pituitary

«pituitary» in Mova's school dictionary: a small gland, about the size of a pea, under the brain… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

adjective (pituitary); noun (the pituitary, short for the pituitary gland)

meaning for a pupil

(science) The pituitary gland is a small gland, about the size of a pea, under the brain; it makes hormones that control growth and many other body processes. tree →

sense in the lessons

In science and health lessons about hormones, the pituitary gland is often called the "master gland" because it tells other glands what to do. It controls growth: too much or too little growth hormone changes how tall someone grows.

examples

• The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea. tree →
• The pituitary makes growth hormone. tree →
• Doctors checked her pituitary gland. tree →
• The pituitary is called the master gland. tree →
• The pituitary sits just below the brain. tree →
• Hormones from the pituitary travel in the blood. tree →

note

Pronounced "pi-TYOO-i-tree". Usually in "pituitary gland". A gland is an organ that makes chemicals (hormones) for the body.

Trees and pragmatics

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