pituitary

The pituitary gland.

An extract from the anterior or posterior lobes of the pituitary gland, prepared for therapeutic use.

Of or relating to the pituitary gland.

Of or secreting phlegm or mucus; mucous.

Mucous; secreting or containing mucus, or supposed to do so; relating to pituita.

Secreting mucus or phlegm.

Of or pertaining to the pituitary body.

a a small, somewhat cherry-shaped endocrine gland, situated in the pituitary fossa, and suspended from the base of the hypothalamus; the hypophysis; — called also glandula pituitaria, and basilaris. It secretes th pituitary hormones: oxytocin; vasopresin; antidiuretic hormone; luteinizing hormone; somatotropins; prolactin; thyroid stimulating hormone; gonadotropins; adrenal corticotropin and other peptide hormones. It affects all hormonal functions, and is thus called the “master gland”.

the ephippium.