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neurohypophysis

n. (context anatomy English) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.

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neurohypophysis

  1. n. the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature [syn: posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland, pars nervosa]

  2. [also: neurohypophyses (pl)]