hypophysis
US /haɪˈpɑːf.ə.sɪs/
UK /haɪˈpɑːf.ə.sɪs/
名词
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垂体
a small organ at the base of the brain that controls the growth and activity of the body by producing hormones (= chemicals made by living cells):
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A study was made of the circadian activity of the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, and hypophysis in 34 subjects.
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