pituite

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin pituita.

Noun[edit]

pituite

  1. (archaic) mucus; phlegm

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Learned borrowing from Latin pītuīta. Doublet of pépie.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pi.tɥit/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

pituite f (plural pituites)

  1. (historical) phlegm
  2. (medicine) mucus

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