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Definition of Neurohypophysis
1. Noun. The posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature.
Exact synonyms: Pars Nervosa, Posterior Pituitary, Posterior Pituitary Gland
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Group relationships: Hypophysis, Pituitary, Pituitary Body, Pituitary Gland
Terms within: Pars Intermedia
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Group relationships: Hypophysis, Pituitary, Pituitary Body, Pituitary Gland
Terms within: Pars Intermedia
Definition of Neurohypophysis
1. [n -PHYSES]
Medical Definition of Neurohypophysis
1. It is composed of the infundibulum and the nervous lobe of hypophysis. See: hypophysis. Synonym: lobus posterior hypophyseos, neural part of hypophysis, pars nervosa hypophyseos, posterior lobe of hypophysis. Origin: neuro-+ hypophysis (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Neurohypophysis
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