Preferred Term:
pituitary gland
Definition:
A small, unpaired gland situated in the sella turcica tissue. It is connected to the hypothalamus by a short stalk.
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Entry Terms:
- hypophysis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9900
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