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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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