下か垂すい体たい

noun

pituitary gland; hypophysis

Anatomical term for the pituitary gland. Often used in medical contexts; the fuller term 脳下垂体 is also common.

See also: 脳下垂体

• 下か垂すい体たいはホルモンの分ぶん泌ぴつを調ちょう節せつする重じゅう要ような器き官かんです。

  The pituitary gland is an important organ that regulates hormone secretion.