neurohypophysis

(no̵or′ō hī päf′ə sis, nyo̵or′-)

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

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noun pl. neu·ro·hy·poph·y·ses (-sēzˌ)

The posterior portion of the pituitary gland, having a rich supply of nerve fibers and releasing oxytocin and vasopressin.

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neuˌro·hyˌpo·physˈe·al, neuˌro·hyˌpo·physˈi·al (-hīˌpə-fĭzˈē-əl, -hĭpˌə-, -hĭ-pŏfˌə-sēˈəl) adjective

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