pineal gland
English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/, /ˈpɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/
Noun
pineal gland (plural pineal glands)
- (anatomy) A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin.
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Translations
small endocrine gland
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