pineal gland
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006686
A tiny organ in the cerebrum that produces melatonin. Also called pineal body and pineal organ.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006686 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | pineal body; pineal organ |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ONC-006686",
"term": "pineal gland",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "A tiny organ in the cerebrum that produces melatonin. Also called pineal body and pineal organ.",
"synonyms": [
"pineal body",
"pineal organ"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/pineal-gland/"
}
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