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hypophysis

noun

The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

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Word length
10
Starts with
H
Ends with
S
Contains
YP
Scrabble score
26

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haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs

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noun

  1. The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

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