Pituitary

Origin

Full definition of pituitary

Adjective

1. (anatomy) Of or relating to the pituitary gland.

Noun

1. (anatomy) The pituitary gland.
2. (anatomy) The pituitary gland together with the pituitary stalk.
3. (medicine) An extract from the pituitary gland.

Derived terms

• hypopituitarism
• hyperpituitarism
• pituitary gland

Synonyms

• hypophysis