Sella turcica

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010717",
  "term": "Sella turcica",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A depression in the superior surface of the sphenoid bone, located at the base of the human skull. This saddle-shaped structure provides a protective enclosure for the pituitary gland, a key component of the endocrine system. In toxicology and endocrinology, changes in the size or shape of the sella turcica, observed through medical imaging, can indicate pituitary tumors or other developmental abnormalities affecting hormone regulation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "pituitary",
    "sphenoid bone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 803 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sella-turcica/"
}