pineal body


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pin′eal gland`


n.
a small, cone-shaped endocrine organ in the posterior forebrain, secreting melatonin and involved in biorhythms and gonadal development. Also called epiphysis.
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Noun1.pineal body - a small endocrine gland in the brainpineal body - a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
epiphysis cerebri, pineal gland, epiphysis
ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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pineal body

[ˈpɪnɪəlˌbɒdɪ] pineal gland [ˈpɪnɪəlˌglænd] N → glándula f pineal
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