HYPOPHYSIAL

hypophyseal, hypophysial

(adjective) of or relating to the hypophysis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

hypophysial (comparative more hypophysial, superlative most hypophysial)

Of or pertaining to the hypophysis (the pituitary gland).

Source: Wiktionary


Hy`po*phys"i*al, a. (Anat.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the hypophysis; pituitary.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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LEPTOMENINGES

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