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pituitary gland
Noun
Japanese Meaning
脳の下部にある小さな骨のくぼみ内に位置する、エンドウ豆大の内分泌腺で、その分泌物は他の内分泌腺を調節し、成長、代謝、成熟に影響を与える。
（ plural ）
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(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.
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pituitary gland
The pituitary gland, about the size of a pea, secretes hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and the activity of other endocrine glands.
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The pituitary gland, about the size of a pea, secretes hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and the activity of other endocrine glands.
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