hypophysial
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to the hypophysis: Pertaining to the pituitary gland, a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The surgeon carefully avoided the hypophysial stalk during the procedure.
- Hypophysial disorders can affect hormone levels throughout the body.
Advanced Usage
- "Hypophysial portal system": A specialized network of blood vessels connecting the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland, crucial for hormonal regulation.
- The hypophysial portal system transports releasing hormones from the hypothalamus.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypophyseal (adj): An alternative spelling with identical meaning.
- Hypophyseal dysfunction was noted in the scan.
- Hypophysis (n): The anatomical term for the pituitary gland.
- The hypophysis is often called the "master gland."
Synonyms
- Pituitary: Directly synonymous when used as an adjective (e.g., pituitary gland).
- Adenohypophyseal: Specifically relating to the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
Adjective
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of or relating to the hypophysis
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