Pituitary

//pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi//

"Pituitary" in a Sentence (4 examples)

Hypophysitis is an inflammation of the pituitary gland.

A tumor of the pituitary gland can cause hypopituitarism.

This son of Jewish immigrants had a tumor on his pituitary gland that caused his unusual growth.

The secretion of pituitary gland hormones is controlled by the hypothalamus.

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