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- Research, Technology, Methods
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- animal anatomy
- endocrine system
- endocrine glands
- Research, Technology, Methods
- mathematics and statistics
- animal anatomy
- endocrine system
- endocrine glands
Preferred term
pineal body
Type
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Topic
Definition
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A light-sensitive neuroendocrine organ attached to the roof of the third ventricle of the brain. The pineal gland secretes melatonin, other biogenic amines, and neuropeptides.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- pineal gland
In other languages
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Spanish
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cuerpo pineal
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epífisis cerebral
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37010
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