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pi·tu·i·tary
I. \pə̇ˈtüəˌterē, pə̇.ˈtyü-, -ri\ adjective
Etymology: Latin pituitarius, from pituita + -arius -ary
1.
a. archaic : mucous
b. : of or relating to the pituitary gland
2. : of, relating to, or resembling a type of physique that is marked by one or more symptom complexes (as acromegaly) and that is produced by secretory disturbances of the pituitary gland
II. noun
(-es)
1. : pituitary gland
2. : the cleaned, dried, and powdered posterior lobe of the pituitary gland of cattle that is used in the treatment of uterine atony and hemorrhage, shock, and intestinal paresis |