pineal body
[/ˈpɪniəl ˈbɑdi/]
nounpl: pineal bodies
glândula pineal
1. A small endocrine gland located in the brain that produces melatonin and regulates circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles
The pineal body secretes melatonin in response to darkness, helping regulate sleep patterns.
A glândula pineal secreta melatonina em resposta à escuridão, ajudando a regular os padrões de sono.
2. A cone-shaped gland situated deep within the brain, typically between the two hemispheres
Located near the center of the brain, the pineal body is sometimes called the 'third eye' due to its light-sensitive properties.
Localizada perto do centro do cérebro, a glândula pineal é às vezes chamada de 'terceiro olho' devido às suas propriedades sensíveis à luz.
The pineal gland holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in both Western and Eastern traditions. In Brazil and Portugal, it is primarily discussed in medical and scientific contexts, but has gained popularity in alternative health and wellness communities. The term 'terceiro olho' (third eye) has become common in New Age and spiritual circles in both countries, though the scientific community maintains the formal terminology 'glândula pineal'.
Related Idioms & Phrases
third eye (metaphorical reference to the pineal body's light-sensitive function)
seat of the soul (historical/spiritual reference)
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