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Preferred Label : Pituitary Gland;

NCIt synonyms : Nervous System, Pituitary; Pituitary;

NCIt related terms : Hypophysis; GLAND, PITUITARY; Pituitary structure (body structure); pituitary body; Hypophysis Cerebri; glandula pituitaria;

NCIt definition : Pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of the brain in the pituitary fossa. It produces and secretes hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin, to regulate the activities of the hypothalamus.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The main endocrine gland. It produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions, especially growth.; CDISC: A small endocrine gland extending from the hypothalamus at the base of the brain.; UBERON: An endocrine gland located ventral to the diencephalon and derived from mixed neuroectodermal and non neuroectodermal origin.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000046229; 56329008;

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