pituitary

Meanings

• A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain. It secretes several hormones that regulate growth, development, metabolism, and other vital functions.

  - "The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing various hormones."
  - "Diseases of the pituitary gland can lead to hormonal imbalances and various health problems."

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Synonyms

hypophysis , pituital , pituitous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pituitary
bitters , citrus , fettuccine , mercuries , piccolos , spaghettis

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Homophones

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1. pituitary () : A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that secretes several hormones that regulate growth, development, metabolism, and other vital functions.
   

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Variants

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pituitary , pituitaries , hypophysis , pituitary body , pituitary gland , pituitary glands

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Etymology

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The term 'pituitary' comes from the Latin word 'pituitas', which means 'abundant' or 'copious'. This refers to the abundant production of hormones by the pituitary gland.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"Which gland is responsible for releasing growth hormone?", "answer"=>"The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing growth hormone."}

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   - Imagine a small gland located at the base of the brain. Visualize it as a light bulb that glows with the secretion of hormones.

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