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The posterior lobe of the pituitary body
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neurohypophysis
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n. the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature [syn: posterior pituitary , posterior pituitary gland , pars nervosa ] [also: neurohypophyses (pl)]
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n. (context anatomy English) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.