How to Pronounce "pituitary"

word

pəˈtuəˌtɛɹi/, /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi

puh-TOO-uh-ter-ee

pɪtjˈuːɪtəɹi

pi-TYOO-i-tuh-ree

Definition

Relating to the pituitary gland, a small organ at the base of the brain that produces hormones controlling growth and other body functions.

American English

pəˈtuəˌtɛɹi/, /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi

British English

pɪtjˈuːɪtəɹi

puh-TOO-uh-ter-ee

pi-TYOO-i-tuh-ree

The pituitary gland controls the body's growth.

Doctors study the pituitary to understand hormone problems.

A pituitary tumor can affect many body functions.

If your pituitary isn’t working right, you might feel tired all the time.