Definitions

1. noun

A type of glial cell found in the pituitary gland, involved in the regulation of hormone secretion.

“The researcher studied the role of pituicytes in the pituitary gland’s response to stress.”

2. noun

A cell found in the posterior pituitary gland, responsible for the release of hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin.

“Pituicytes play a crucial role in the regulation of water balance in the body.”