neurohypophysis

(noun)

the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Related Terms

  • hypophysis
  • adenohypophysis
  • diencephalon
  • hypothalamus

Examples of neurohypophysis in the following topics:

  • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis

    • The posterior pituitary and the infundibulum together are referred to as the neurohypophysis.
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