pineal

• Relatif à la glande pinéale, une petite glande endocrine du cerveau qui produit la mélatonine.

Relating to the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin.

1. Relating to the pineal bodyC1formalmedical

   Pertaining to the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin.

   pinéal (relatif à la glande pinéale)

   • The pineal gland regulates sleep-wake cycles.
   • Pineal function can be affected by light exposure.
   • The doctor examined the pineal region on the MRI scan.

   Synonymesepiphyseal

2. Having the form of a pine coneC2formal

   Shaped like a pine cone; conical or resembling the structure of a pine cone.

   en forme de pomme de pin

   • The pineal shape of the structure was evident in the botanical illustration.
   • The artist carved a pineal ornament from wood.
   • The fossil had a distinct pineal appearance.

   Synonymescone-shapedconicconical