Synonyms
1. pituitary
noun. ['pəˈtuːəˌtɛri, pɪˈtuːɪˌtɛri'] the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.
Synonyms
- ductless gland
- adenohypophysis
- hypophyseal stalk
- thalmencephalon
- interbrain
- anterior pituitary gland
- pituitary gland
- betweenbrain
- endocrine gland
- endocrine
- posterior pituitary gland
- anterior pituitary
- diencephalon
- pituitary body
- posterior pituitary
- hypophysis
- neurohypophysis
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Words that Rhyme with Pituitary
- actuary
- ancillary
- apothecary
- arbitrary
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- aviary
- budgetary
- contemporary
- customary
- deflationary
- dictionary
- dietary
- dignitary
- disciplinary
- discretionary
- disinflationary
- dispensary
- diversionary
- diversionary
- dromedary
Example sentences of the word pituitary
1. Adjective
Occasionally, hyperthyroidism may be caused by a pituitary gland that does not function properly.