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гипофиз

pituitary gland

Meaning of гипофиз

small gland in the brain that controls many hormones

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Russian[ɡʲɪˈpofʲɪs]
pituitary gland
гипофиз - pituitary gland
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гипофиз with English translation

гипофиз usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The pituitary gland releases many hormones.

Гипофиз выделяет многие гормоны.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A problem in the pituitary gland can affect growth.

Проблема в гипофизе может повлиять на рост.

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гипофиз belongs to the topic "Internal Organs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

гипофизpituitary gland
головаhead
лицоface
носnose
ротmouth
губаlip
зубtooth

гипофиз synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between гипофиз / шишковидная железа / аденогипофиз / нейрогипофиз / передняя доля гипофиза / задняя доля гипофиза

🇷🇺Russian
гипофиз

The standard anatomical name for the small brain gland that controls many hormones.

C1Very Often

The pituitary gland plays an important role in regulating the endocrine system.

Гипофиз играет важную роль в регуляции эндокринной системы.

Ш
🇷🇺Russian
шишковидная железа

Another gland in the brain; it is not a synonym of pituitary gland but refers to the pineal gland.

C1Very Often

The pineal gland is involved in regulating circadian rhythms.

Шишковидная железа участвует в регуляции суточных ритмов.

А
🇷🇺Russian
аденогипофиз

The anterior, glandular part of the pituitary gland that produces hormones.

C1Often

The adenohypophysis secretes several important hormones.

Аденогипофиз секретирует несколько важных гормонов.

Н
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нейрогипофиз

The posterior, neural part of the pituitary gland involved in hormone release.

C1Often

The neurohypophysis releases vasopressin and oxytocin.

Нейрогипофиз выделяет вазопрессин и окситоцин.

П
🇷🇺Russian
передняя доля гипофиза

The front lobe of the pituitary gland, corresponding to the adenohypophysis.

C1Often

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is responsible for producing several hormones.

Передняя доля гипофиза отвечает за выработку ряда гормонов.

З
🇷🇺Russian
задняя доля гипофиза

The back lobe of the pituitary gland, corresponding to the neurohypophysis.

C1Often

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is involved in releasing certain hormones.

Задняя доля гипофиза участвует в выделении некоторых гормонов.

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гипофиз translation: pituitary gland. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce гипофиз

[ɡʲɪˈpofʲɪs]

гипофиз translation

pituitary gland

гипофиз examples

The pituitary gland releases many hormones.

гипофиз transcription

[ɡʲɪˈpofʲɪs]

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гипофиз meaning: what does it mean?

небольшая железа в мозге, управляющая многими гормонами

гипофиз pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

гипофиз is pronounced as [ɡʲɪˈpofʲɪs]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

гипофиз definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The pituitary gland releases many hormones. Translation: Гипофиз выделяет многие гормоны.

Is гипофиз part of Internal Organs vocabulary?

Yes, гипофиз (pituitary gland) can be learned in the Internal Organs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is гипофиз part of Body vocabulary?

Yes, гипофиз (pituitary gland) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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