English Explanatory Dictionary

neurohypophysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.

Word forms

neurohypophysis neurohypophyses

Etymology

From neuro- + hypophysis.

Synonyms

posterior pituitary gland

Derived words

neurohypophyseal neurohypophysial neurohypophysis hormone
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