pituitary

🇺🇸 /pɪˈtuːəteri/ 🇬🇧 /pɪˈtjuːɪtəri/
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A small gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones to control growth and body functions.

The pituitary gland is responsible for many important hormones in our body.

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n. A small gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones to control growth and body functions.

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Plural pituitaries