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pituitary gland

гипофиз

Meaning of pituitary gland

small gland in the brain that controls many hormones

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EN-UK/pɪˈtjuːɪtəri ɡlænd/
EN-US/pɪˈtuːɪˌtɛri ɡlænd/
RU[ɡʲɪˈpofʲɪs]
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🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The pituitary gland releases many hormones.

Гипофиз выделяет многие гормоны.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A problem in the pituitary gland can affect growth.

Проблема в гипофизе может повлиять на рост.

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pituitary gland belongs to the topic "Internal Organs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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гипофиз
Основное анатомическое название железы в мозге, которая регулирует многие гормоны.
шишковидная железа
Другая железа в мозге; не является синонимом гипофиза, а обозначает эпифиз.
аденогипофиз
Передняя, железистая часть гипофиза, вырабатывающая гормоны.
нейрогипофиз
Задняя, нервная часть гипофиза, связанная с высвобождением гормонов.
передняя доля гипофиза
Часть гипофиза, которая соответствует аденогипофизу.
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🇷🇺ru

Основное анатомическое название железы в мозге, которая регулирует многие гормоны.

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The pituitary gland plays an important role in regulating the endocrine system.

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шишковидная железа

Другая железа в мозге; не является синонимом гипофиза, а обозначает эпифиз.

C1Very Often

The pineal gland is involved in regulating circadian rhythms.

А
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аденогипофиз

Передняя, железистая часть гипофиза, вырабатывающая гормоны.

C1Often

The adenohypophysis secretes several important hormones.

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нейрогипофиз

Задняя, нервная часть гипофиза, связанная с высвобождением гормонов.

C1Often

The neurohypophysis releases vasopressin and oxytocin.

П
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передняя доля гипофиза

Часть гипофиза, которая соответствует аденогипофизу.

C1Often

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is responsible for producing several hormones.

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задняя доля гипофиза

Часть гипофиза, которая соответствует нейрогипофизу.

C1Often

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is involved in releasing certain hormones.

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What does pituitary gland mean?

small gland in the brain that controls many hormones

How do you pronounce pituitary gland?

pituitary gland is pronounced as /pɪˈtjuːɪtəri ɡlænd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is pituitary gland used in a sentence?

The pituitary gland releases many hormones. Translation: Гипофиз выделяет многие гормоны.

Is pituitary gland part of Internal Organs vocabulary?

Yes, pituitary gland (гипофиз) can be learned in the Internal Organs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pituitary gland part of body vocabulary?

Yes, pituitary gland (гипофиз) can be learned in the body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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