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- [pahrz in-ter-mee-dee-uh]
- /pɑrz ˌɪn tərˈmi di ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahrz in-ter-mee-dee-uh]
- /pɑrz ˌɪn tərˈmi di ə/
Definition of pars intermedia words
- noun pars intermedia a small, somewhat cherry-shaped double structure attached by a stalk to the base of the brain and constituting the master endocrine gland affecting all hormonal functions in the body, consisting of an anterior region ((anterior pituitary) or (adenohypophysis)) that develops embryonically from the roof of the mouth and that secretes growth hormone, LH, FSH, ACTH, TSH, and MSH, a posterior region ((posterior pituitary) or (neurohypophysis)) that develops from the back of the forebrain and that secretes the hormones vasopressin and oxytocin, and an intermediate part (pars intermedia) derived from the anterior region but joined to the posterior region, that secretes the hormone MSH in lower vertebrates. 1
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Origin of pars intermedia
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; < New Latin: intermediate part
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pars intermedia popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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