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hypophysis

/haɪˈpɒf.ɪ.sɪs/

Tradução: Glândula endócrina localizada na base do cérebro que regula diversas funções do organismo, também chamada de glândula pituitária.

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noun

/haɪˈpɒf.ɪ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ptGlândula endócrina localizada na base do cérebro que regula diversas funções do organismo, também chamada de glândula pituitária.

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.

    ptHipófise

    • 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.

    Sinônimospituitary bodypituitary gland

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