pituitary

Speech parts

1. pituitary - Noun

2. pituitary - Adjective

Meaning

Secreting mucus or phlegm; as, the pituitary membrane, or the mucous membrane which lines the nasal cavities.

Of or pertaining to the pituitary body; as, the pituitary fossa.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hypophysis pituitary gland pituitary body breast gland thyroid prostate adrenal slimy mucilaginous endocrine mucous gonad slimly hypophysial
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Hypernyms

endocrine endocrine gland ductless gland

Phrases with the word

frontal lobe of pituitary gland anterior pituitary glandulae pituitariae anterior pituitary lobe anterior pituitary portion anterior lobe of pituitary gland anterior pituitary body

Examples

pituitary hormone Source: Internet

Additionally, gynaecologists make frequent use of specialized hormone -modulating therapies (such as Clomifene citrate and hormonal contraception ) to treat disorders of the female genital tract that are responsive to pituitary and/or gonadal signals. Source: Internet

Actor Williams' voice does not get higher in pitch as he shrinks; one would suppose at 3 feet tall he would sound like a cartoon character, child, or pituitary dwarf, and that by the dollhouse scene he would squeak like a mouse. Source: Internet

Additionally, adequate levels of testosterone (produced by the testes ) and an intact pituitary gland are required for the development of a healthy erectile system. Source: Internet

All of the functions of the pituitary gland can be adversely affected by an over or under production of associated hormones. Source: Internet

Anterior pituitary lobe (adenohypophysis) Posterior pituitary lobe (neurohypophysis) Oxytocin and anti-diuretic hormone are not secreted in the posterior lobe, merely stored. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pituita pituital pituitarism pituitary adenoma pituitary body pituitary dwarf