neu·ro·hy·poph·y·sis (n r  -h -p f  -ss, -h-, nyr-)n. pl. neu·ro·hy·poph·y·ses (-s  z) The posterior portion of the pituitary gland, having a rich supply of nerve fibers and releasing oxytocin and vasopressin. neu ro·hypo·physe·al, neuro·hypo·physi·al (-hp -fz-l, -hp-, -h-pf-sl) adj. |
neurohypophysis [ˌnjʊərəʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs]
n pl -ses [-ˌsiːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland Compare adenohypophysis
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| Noun | 1. | neurohypophysis - the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream hypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland - the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain pars intermedia - a thin piece of tissue that has become part of the posterior pituitary |
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