PINEAL BODY
(noun)Definitions
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Pineal Body.
Pineal Body - as a noun
A small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
epiphysis19epiphysis cerebripineal glandExample Sentences
"The pineal body is a small, pinecone-shaped gland in the brain."
"The pineal body is also known as the pineal gland."
"The pineal body produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles."
"Calcification of the pineal body can occur with age."
"The pineal body is located deep within the brain, between the cerebral hemispheres."
