Pineal

Pronunciation: /ˌpaɪˈniːəl/

Pineal (adjective)

  1. Connected to a small gland in the brain that controls sleep and hormones.

Examples

  • The pineal hormone regulates sleep patterns.
  • Pineal function affects the body's circadian rhythm.

Common collocations: pineal gland, pineal hormone, pineal function

Synonyms of Pineal

Formal