(anatomy) Of or relating to the pituitary gland. / Mucous.

(anatomy) The pituitary gland. / (anatomy) The pituitary gland together with the pituitary stalk. / (medicine) An extract from the pituitary gland.

plural of pituitary

(anatomy) An endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism, and maturation.

The controlling gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.

plural of pituitary gland

plural of pituitary body

(anatomy) adenohypophysis

plural of anterior pituitary

(anatomy) adenohypophysis