What does "pineal gland" mean?

A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin.

What is a synonym for "pineal gland"?

Common synonyms include: epiphysis, epiphysis cerebri, pineal body.

Pronounced //ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd//.

/ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ noun

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Noun

1
A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin.
2
a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin wordnet

From pineal + gland, from its pine-cone shape.