Pituital

Meaning of the word

The term “pituital” refers to a specialized cell found in the pituitary gland, also known as the pituitary. These cells are responsible for the production and release of antidiuretic hormone, also called vasopressin.

Origin of the word

The word “pituital” originates from ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “pituitus” (meaning “mucus” or “secretion”) and “kýtos” (meaning “cell”). Therefore, the term refers to cells that produce the secretion of the pituitary gland.

Word adverbs

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Conjunctions of the word

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Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “pituital” are: neurosecrette cell, pituitary cell and vasopressin cell.

Word Definitions

– Specialized cell found in the pituitary gland, responsible for the production and release of antidiuretic hormone.
– Neurosecreasing cell that secretes the vasopressin.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pituitocytes are essential cells for the water balance of the body.
– Pituitory secretion is regulated by nerve and hormonal stimuli.
– Pituitocytes are located in the neurohypophysis, one of the pituitary gland.

Examples of the word in text

– Histological analysis revealed the presence of pituitocytes in the posterior region of the pituitary.
– The activity of pituitocytes is fundamental for the regulation of blood pressure.
– Recent studies have investigated the role of pituitocytes in regulating social behavior.

Rhymes with the word

– Hypophysis
– Neurosecretric
– Vasopressine

Anagrams with the word

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