pituitary
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(pĭ-too′ĭ-ter″ē)

[L. pituitarius, pert. to or secreting phlegm]
The pituitary body or gland.
SYN: SEE: hypophysis
SEE: inhibitory hormone; SEE: pituitary gland; SEE: releasing hormone
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(pĭ-too′ĭ-ter″ē)

[L. pituitarius, pert. to or secreting phlegm]
The pituitary body or gland.
SYN: SEE: hypophysis
SEE: inhibitory hormone; SEE: pituitary gland; SEE: releasing hormone
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