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neurohypophysis medical definition
noun pl. neu·ro·hy·poph·y·ses
The posterior portion of the pituitary gland, having a rich supply of nerve fibers and releasing oxytocin and vasopressin. Also called posterior lobe of hypophysis.
Related Forms:
- neurohypophyseal, neuˌro·hyˌpo·physˈi·al adjective
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