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pituitary

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n.[解]垂体

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名词复数:pituitaries

pituitary


/pɪ'tju:ɪtərɪ; [US] -tu:əterɪ; pɪ`tuə,tɛrɪ/
n (also pituitary gland) small gland at the base of the brain which secretes hormones that influence growth and development 垂体; 脑下垂体.

pituitary


n alsopi'tuitary .glandpluralpituitaries[C]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Latin;Origin: pituitarius, from pituita 'mucus']
the small organ at the base of your brain which produces hormones that control the growth and development of your body
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