NOUN | body | epiphysis cerebri, pineal gland, pineal body, epiphysis | a small endocrine gland in the brain |
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Meaning | A small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin. | |
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Synonyms | pineal gland, pineal body, epiphysis | |
Broader | endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland | Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream |
Spanish | glándula pineal | |
Catalan | glàndula pineal |
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