I. pə-ˈtü-ə-ˌter-ē, -ˈtyü- 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
II. noun
( plural -tar·ies )
Date: 1845
: pituitary gland