"master gland" meaning in All languages combined

See master gland on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: master glands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} master gland (plural master glands)
  1. (informal, biology) The pituitary gland. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Anatomy, Biology
    Sense id: en-master_gland-en-noun-sU-qlD0- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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