pituitary gland
US /pɪˈtuːɪtɛri ɡlænd/
UK /pɪˈtjuːɪtəri ɡlænd/
名詞
垂體
a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions and the activity of other endocrine glands
範例:
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The pituitary gland is often called the 'master gland' because it controls several other hormone glands in the body.
垂體常被稱為「主腺」，因為它控制著體內其他幾個內分泌腺。
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Problems with the pituitary gland can lead to various hormonal imbalances.
垂體問題可能導致各種荷爾蒙失衡。
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