Concept information
- Research, Technology, Methods
- mathematics and statistics
- animal anatomy
- endocrine system
- endocrine glands
- Research, Technology, Methods
- mathematics and statistics
- animal anatomy
- endocrine system
- endocrine glands
Preferred term
pituitary gland
Type
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Product
Definition
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A small, unpaired gland situated in the sella turcica tissue. It is connected to the hypothalamus by a short stalk.
Source: Medical Subject Headings
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Synonyms
- hypophysis
In other languages
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Spanish
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glándula pituitaria
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tallo hipofisario
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tallo infundibular
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tallo pituitario
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9900
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