Pituitary gland
[解剖] 脑下垂体pih-TU-ih-tar-e 
 
        
        释义:
A small endocrine gland at the base of the brain; the anterior lobe secretes growth hormone and hormones that stimulate other glands; the posterior lobe releases ADH and oxytocin manufactured in the hypothalamus (root: pituitar/i); hypophysis