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pituitary gland

The correct spelling is pituitary gland.

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noun

Say it like: Pit-uit-aree- gl-and

The correct spelling is pituitary gland. An endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth,…

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  1. 1.An endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism and maturation.

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