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Definition pituitary gland in American English

pituitary gland noun

[countable] noun
/pɪˈtjuəteri ˌɡlænd/
1

the small organ at the base of your brain that produces the substances your body needs to control its growth and development. The pituitary gland is often simply called the pituitary.

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Definition pituitary gland in American English