pituitary
adjective/pɪˈtuːɪˌtɛri/
Frequency rank: #13,819 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain that controls the release of many important hormones.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that pituitary hormones regulate growth and metabolism in the human body.
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