pineal gland

Betekenis (Engels)

A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin.

Sinonieme

pineal body

epiphysis cerebri

pineal eye

Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/
Etimologie (Engels)

From pineal + gland, from its pine-cone shape.

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