pars intermedia

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Noun pars intermedia has 1 sense

pars intermedia - a thin piece of tissue that has become part of the posterior pituitary
--₁ is a kind of endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
--₁ is a part of
posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland, neurohypophysis, pars nervosa

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Pars Intermedia

Definition:

The pars intermedia is a part of the pituitary gland located between the anterior and posterior lobes.

Examples:

The pars intermedia produces melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) which regulates the production of melanin in the body.
In certain diseases, the function of the pars intermedia may be impaired, leading to issues with skin pigmentation.

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