ghiandola pineale
feminine
The English phrase 'pineal gland' is translated into Italian as ghiandola pineale.
The term refers to the small endocrine gland.
Meaning: small endocrine gland (noun)
Which one should you use?
Epifisi is a formal term used to refer to the pineal gland in Italian.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ghiandola pineale is ghiandole pineali.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the ghiandola pineale is frequently cited in philosophical texts regarding René Descartes, who identified it as the physical location of the soul.
- The term ghiandola is actually a diminutive, tracing back to the Latin 'glandula' which translates to 'small nut'.
- The term epifisi comes from Greek and literally means 'growing upon', describing how the gland is positioned on the brain.
Examples in context
- Durante la conferenza medica, il dottore ha discusso le funzioni della ghiandola pineale.During the medical conference, the doctor discussed the functions of the pineal gland.
- La ghiandola pineale produce melatonina.The pineal gland produces melatonin.
- La ghiandola pineale si trova nel cervello.The pineal gland is located in the brain.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are studying biology together.
- MatteoCos'è la ghiandola pineale, Martina?What is the pineal gland, Martina?
- MartinaÈ una piccola ghiandola nel cervello.It is a small gland in the brain.
- MatteoA cosa serve esattamente?What exactly is it used for?
- MartinaRegola il ciclo sonno-veglia, Matteo.It regulates the sleep-wake cycle, Matteo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pineal gland” translations and entries ghiandola pineale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ghiandola, pineale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
