HYPOPHYSES

HYPOPHYSIS

pituitary, pituitary gland, pituitary body, hypophysis

(noun) the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

hypophyses

plural of hypophysis

Source: Wiktionary


HYPOPHYSIS

Hy*poph"y*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.

1. (Anat.)

Definition: See Pituitary body, under Pituitary.

2. (Med.)

Definition: Cataract.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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