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pituitary

pi·tu·i·tar·y [ pi t i tèrree ]


noun  (plural pi·tu·i·tar·ies)
Definition:
 
1. physiology 
Same as  pituitary gland


2. pharmaceutical industry 
Same as  pituitary extract




adjective 
Definition:
 
physiology of pituitary gland: relating to or produced by the pituitary gland

[Early 17th century. < Latin pituitarius "of slime or mucus" < pituita "slime"]
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