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pineal gland   n.   A small, cone-shaped organ in the brain of most vertebrates that secretes the hormone melatonin. Also called epiphysis, pineal body, pineal organ.

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pineal gland

noun

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

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pineal gland   A small gland located near the brain and primarily involved in the production and secretion of the hormone melatonin, which regulates circadian rhythms in many animals, including humans.

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pineal gland n.
See pineal body.

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Main Entry: pineal gland
Function: noun
: a small body that arises from the roof of the third ventricle and is enclosed by the pia mater and that functions primarily asan endocrine gland that produces melatonin called also pineal, pineal body, pineal organ

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