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hypophysis

/haɪˈpɒf.ɪ.sɪs/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa la principal glándula del sistema endocrino, situada en la base del cerebro, que regula diversas funciones del organismo.

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noun

/haɪˈpɒf.ɪ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • esSustantivo que designa la principal glándula del sistema endocrino, situada en la base del cerebro, que regula diversas funciones del organismo.

A noun referring to the master gland of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain, which regulates various bodily functions.

plural irregular

  1. Pituitary glandC1formalmedical

    The master gland of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain, that controls other glands and regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

    esHipófisis

    • The hypophysis secretes hormones that influence growth and development.
    • Damage to the hypophysis can lead to hormonal imbalances.
    • The surgeon carefully removed the tumor from the hypophysis.

    Sinónimospituitary bodypituitary gland

Formas
  • hypophyses plural form
  • hypophyses' possessive plural form
  • hypophysis's possessive singular form