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Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

master gland

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Source Word

master gland

informal

(informal, biology) The pituitary gland.

Japanese Meaning

下垂体

What is this buttons?

The endocrinologist explained how the master gland controls hormone production throughout the body.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

内分泌科医は、下垂体が体全体のホルモン産生をどのように制御しているかを説明した。

Sense（1）

(informal, biology) The pituitary gland.

The pituitary is often called the master gland because it controls so much.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

master glands

（ plural ）

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