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neurohypophysial

Variant of neurohypophysis

noun pl. neurohypophyses

the posterior lobe and infundibular stalk of the pituitary gland: it secretes various hormones, including oxytocin and vasopressin

Related Forms:

neurohypophyseal adjective or neurohypophysial

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