What is "hypophysis" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does hypophysis mean in English? Meaning of hypophysis definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "hypophysis" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "hypophysis": the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

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  • Meaning: the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
  • Synonyms: hypophysis pituitary pituitary body pituitary gland
  • Hypernyms: ductless gland endocrine endocrine gland
  • Part Holonyms: adenohypophysis anterior pituitary anterior pituitary gland hypophyseal stalk neurohypophysis pars nervosa posterior pituitary posterior pituitary gland
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