pineal gland
[paɪˈniːəl ɡlænd]
nounpl: pineal glands
glândula pineal
1. A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin and regulates sleep-wake cycles and other circadian rhythms
The pineal gland secretes melatonin in response to darkness.
A glândula pineal secreta melatonina em resposta à escuridão.
2. In anatomy, a cone-shaped gland located near the center of the brain, between the two hemispheres
The pineal gland is approximately the size of a pea and weighs about 100 milligrams.
A glândula pineal tem aproximadamente o tamanho de uma ervilha e pesa cerca de 100 miligramas.
The pineal gland has gained popularity in wellness and alternative medicine communities in both the USA and Brazil, often associated with spiritual awakening and the 'third eye' concept, despite being a well-documented biological structure. In medical and scientific contexts, it is referred to strictly by its anatomical name in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
activate the pineal gland (metaphorical wellness context)
decalcify the pineal gland (alternative medicine context)
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