Meaning of the word "pineal gland" in English
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pineal gland
US /ˈpɪn.i.əl ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˈpɪn.i.əl ˌɡlænd/
Noun
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a small endocrine gland in the brain of most vertebrates. The pineal gland produces melatonin, a hormone that modulates sleep patterns in both seasonal and circadian rhythms.
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The pineal gland is often referred to as the 'third eye' due to its light-sensitive nature.
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Melatonin, produced by the pineal gland, helps regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle.
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