neurohypophysis

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Neurohypophysis

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

posterior pituitary gland

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Translations[edit]

posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

Catalan: neurohipòfisi f

Dutch: neurohypofyse (nl) f, m

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