neurohypophysis

English

Etymology

neuro- +‎ hypophysis

Noun

neurohypophysis (plural neurohypophyses)

(anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.

Synonyms

posterior pituitary gland

Derived terms

Translations

posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

Catalan: neurohipòfisi f
Czech: neurohypofýza (cs) f

Dutch: neurohypofyse (nl) f or m
Swedish: neurohypofys (sv)

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