Meaning Of The Word Pineal gland

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What's The Definition Of Pineal gland?

pineal gland in American English
noun: a small, cone-shaped endocrine organ in the posterior forebrain, secreting melatonin and involved in biorhythms and gonadal development

pineal gland in British English
noun: a pea-sized organ in the brain, situated beneath the posterior part of the corpus callosum, that secretes melatonin into the bloodstream

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