posterior pituitary gland

ریشه

From the Latin word 'posterior' meaning 'behind', the Latin word 'pituitarius' meaning 'secreting mucus', and the Old English word 'gland' meaning 'gland'.

مثال

• The posterior pituitary gland is responsible for the release of certain hormones.
• Disorders of the posterior pituitary gland can lead to hormonal imbalances.
• The posterior pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus.