pituitary
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- adjective
- /pɪˈtjuːɪˌtɛri/
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hipofisario
- In its turn, the thyroid gland is controlled by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) secreted by the pituitary gland.
- pituitary adenoma
- pituitary adenomas
- pituitary gland
So dopamine and testosterone are closely related in the pituitary system.
- So dopamine and testosterone are closely related in the pituitary system.
- Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal gonadal of recent women testes men thyroid gut axis.
Examples
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Goserelin and leuprorelin are gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues (GnRHa) that act on the pituitary gland.
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At present, some secreting pituitary adenomas are accessible to medical therapy.
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I have a pituitary gland issue.
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It's a pituitary problem, ma'am.
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This patient has pituitary thrombosis.
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Pituitary failure can be caused by damage to the pituitary, e.g., from pituitary tumors such as a prolactinoma.
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Aromatase converts testosterone to estradiol, which has an inhibitory effect on the production of LH in the pituitary gland.
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The doctor explained that the pituitary gland plays a crucial role in regulating hormonal balance in the body.
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A disorder of the pituitary gland can lead to various health issues, including growth abnormalities.
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The research focused on how the pituitary gland affects metabolism and overall health.
Compounds
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A small pea-shaped gland under the brain that controls other glands and body functions
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The front part of the pituitary that makes hormones controlling growth and body functions
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The front part of the pituitary gland that makes and releases hormones controlling growth and reproduction
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A small oval gland at the base of the brain that controls other glands
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A person who is much shorter than usual because their body makes too little growth hormone, with normal body proportions
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The back part of the small gland at the base of the brain that sends hormones to control body water
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The back part of the gland at the brain base that stores and sends hormones for water balance and childbirth
Surface Forms
Morphology
pituitary = pituit + ary
The lexical element 'pituit' is not a productive or recognizable English base for learners, so knowing common morphemes does not let them infer the gland-related meaning despite the relational suffix '-ary'.
Etymology
Pituitary comes from the Latin word pituita, which means 'phlegm'. Because people once thought the small gland under the brain made fluid, the word pituitary now means 'relating to' that gland which controls hormones and body functions.