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Preferred term

Pineal Gland  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A light-sensitive neuroendocrine organ attached to the roof of the THIRD VENTRICLE of the brain. The pineal gland secretes MELATONIN, other BIOGENIC AMINES and NEUROPEPTIDES.

Entry terms

  • Corpus Pineale
  • Epiphysis Cerebri
  • Pineal Body

In other languages

  • French

  • Conarium
  • Corps pinéal
  • Épiphyse
  • Épiphyse (glande)
  • Épiphyse cérébrale

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-R7N23X8B-4

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