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Pineal gland

//ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd// noun

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

Etymology

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

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