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Deutsch: Hypophyse / Español: Pituitaria / Português: Hipófise / Français: Hypophyse / Italiano: Ipofisi

The pituitary is a "master gland" located at the base of the brain that regulates the endocrine glands and produces growth hormone.

Pituitary in the psychology context often refers to the pituitary gland, a small but critical gland located at the base of the brain. This gland is also known as the "master gland" because it produces hormones that regulate many key functions of other endocrine glands in the body.

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Pituitary Adenoma refer to tumors of the Pituitary Gland that are usually classified into functioning (changing the secretion of the Pituitary Gland) and non-functioning (Benign).

Pituitary Gigantism refers to the excessive growth and height due to chronic overactivity of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain.

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Pituitary Gland refers to the major Endocrine gland that lies partly on the outgrowth of the brain and just below the hypothalamus; produces the largest number of different hormones and controls the secretions of other endocrine glands; a gland located at the base of and controlled by the brain that secretes the hormones responsible for growth and organ development. Moreover, Pituitary Gland is a a "master gland" located at the base of the brain that regulates the endocrine glands and produces growth hormone.

Pituitary stalk which is also known as the Infundibular stalk refers to the axon bundle extending from the hypothalamus to the posterior region of the pituitary. This connection mediates the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone directly into the bloodstream.

Pituitary Tumors refer to tumors that arise from the Pituitary Gland. It is traditional to divide pituitary tumors into functioning and non-functioning Adenomas.

Pixilated also called Pixillated means mentally unbalanced; eccentric. Also means whimsical. Pixilated is from the word Pixie, a mischievous fairy-like creature.

PKU is the abbreviations of Phenylketonuria, a Genetic disorder affecting the Metabolism of phenylalanine. If left untreated, mental retardation, hyperactivity and other cognitive d

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