About The Word Hypophysis
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Hypophysis
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What's The Definition Of Hypophysis?
[n] the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hypophysis: pituitary | pituitary body | pituitary gland Related Terms | Find terms related to Hypophysis: See Also | adenohypophysis | anterior pituitary | anterior pituitary gland | ductless gland | endocrine gland | hypophyseal stalk | neurohypophysis | pars nervosa | posterior pituitary | posterior pituitary gland Hypophysis In Webster's Dictionary \Hy*poph"y*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? under + ? nature,
origin.]
1. (Anat.) See {Pituitary body}, under {Pituitary}.
2. (Med.) Cataract.
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