First Known Use: 1615
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1pituitary
adjective pi·tu·i·tary \pə-ˈtü-ə-ˌter-ē, -ˈtyü-\
Definition of PITUITARY
1
: of or relating to the pituitary gland
2
: caused or characterized by secretory disturbances of the pituitary gland <pituitary dwarfism>
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Origin of PITUITARY
Latin pituita phlegm; from the former belief that the pituitary gland secreted phlegm — more at pip
Rhymes with PITUITARY
apothecary, bicentenary, confectionary, confectionery, consigliere, constabulary, contemporary, deflationary, disciplinary, discretionary, diversionary, epistolary, exclusionary, expansionary, extemporary, extraordinary, fiduciary, hereditary, illusionary, imaginary, incendiary, inflationary, insanitary, intercalary, involuntary, itinerary, judiciary, lending library, marionberry, obituary, olallieberry, on the contrary, pecuniary, precautionary, preliminary, presidiary, probationary, proprietary, provisionary, reactionary, subliterary, subsidiary, tercentenary, unnecessary, veterinary, vocabulary, voluptuary
2pituitary
noun
medical : a small organ in the brain that produces hormones and influences growth and development
plural pituitar·ies
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First Known Use of PITUITARY
1845
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