NEUROHYPOPHYSIS

Etymology

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

Source: Wiktionary



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