PITUITARY


Meaning of PITUITARY in English

n.

Pronunciation: p ə - ' tü- ə - ˌ ter- ē , - ' tyü-

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin pituita phlegm; from the former belief that the pituitary gland secreted phlegm ― more at PIP

Date: 1615

1 : of or relating to the pituitary gland

2 : caused or characterized by secretory disturbances of the pituitary gland < pituitary dwarfism>

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