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Pituitary
01
the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
pituitaries
pituitary
01
relating to the small gland located at the base of the brain responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
Pituitary tumors can affect hormone production and lead to various health problems.
