hypophysis

(noun)

another name for the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain

Related Terms

  • adenohypophysis
  • diencephalon
  • hypothalamus
  • neurohypophysis

Examples of hypophysis in the following topics:

  • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis

    • The pituitary gland, sometimes called the hypophysis or "master gland," is located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica, a groove of the sphenoid bone of the skull.
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