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Noun: pineal gland
  1. A small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
    - pineal body, epiphysis cerebri, epiphysis

Derived forms: pineal glands

Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

Encyclopedia: Pineal gland

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