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pituitary
[英] [pɪˈtu:ɪˌteri:, -ˈtju:-] [美] [pɪˈtuɪˌtɛri, -ˈtju-] 生词本

n.

Noun

1. the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

Adjective

1. of or relating to the pituitary gland;

  • "pituitary hormone"

2. having abnormal size with overgrown extremities resulting from abnormal pituitary secretion;

  • "a protruding acromegalic jaw"
  • "a pituitary dwarf"

医学

  • 1.①垂体的：属于垂体腺的；②垂体：见gland项下；③垂体制剂：动物垂体某部分的制剂，用于治疗。驯养供食用的健康动物的垂体是这种制剂的来源