hypophysis
/hai'pɔfisis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain: The hypophysis is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland that secretes hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproduction. It is often called the "master gland" because it controls other glands in the endocrine system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The surgeon carefully avoided the hypophysis during the delicate brain operation.
- A tumor on the hypophysis can disrupt the body's entire hormonal balance.
Advanced Usage
- "Pituitary hypophysis": A more precise, full anatomical term.
- The pituitary hypophysis consists of two distinct lobes: the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis.
Variants and Related Words
- Pituitary gland (n): The more common synonym for hypophysis.
- The pituitary gland and the hypophysis refer to the same organ.
- Adenohypophysis (n): The anterior lobe of the hypophysis.
- Neurohypophysis (n): The posterior lobe of the hypophysis.
Synonyms
- Pituitary gland: The most common synonym.
- Pituitary body: A less common, older term.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
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Related Idioms
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Noun
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the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
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