Associations to the word «Neurohypophysis»

Wiktionary

NEUROHYPOPHYSIS, noun. (anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.
NEUROHYPOPHYSIS HORMONE, noun. (biochemistry) either of two peptide hormones secreted by the neurohypophysis

Dictionary definition

NEUROHYPOPHYSIS, noun. The posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature.

Wise words

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