| pituitary gland |
The main endocrine gland. It produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions, especially growth.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| pituitary apoplexy |
sudden massive degeneration with hemorrhagic necrosis of the pituitary gland, associated with a pituitary tumor; it is signaled by abrupt headache followed by loss of sight, diplopia, drowsiness, confusion or other mentally deranged states, and coma.
출처: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| pituitary gland |
A structure in the brain that controls most of the other glands in the body and influences most basic functions through the release of hormones.
출처: www.bdid.com/termsp.htm
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| pituitary gland |
The anterior portion releases tropic hormones in response to hypothalamic releasing hormones. The posterior portion releases vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin from neuronal terminals that have their cell bodies in the hypothalamus.
출처: www.ualberta.ca/~neuro/OnlineIntro/glossary.htm
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| pituitary |
a gland located at the base of the brain that secretes a number of important hormones related to normal growth and development and fertility.
출처: www.laborcompanions.com/definitions.htm
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