neurohypophysis

Thân thiện

A scientist points to the neurohypophysis on a large anatomical diagram.

Definition

Noun: - The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland: The neurohypophysis is the neural part of the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. It is primarily involved in storing and releasing hormones produced by the hypothalamus, such as oxytocin and vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The neurohypophysis releases hormones directly into the bloodstream.
  • Damage to the neurohypophysis can disrupt water balance in the body.

Advanced Usage

• "Neurohypophyseal" (adjective): Pertaining to the neurohypophysis.
  • The neurohypophyseal system is crucial for hormonal regulation.

Variants and Related Words

• Posterior pituitary: A common synonym for the neurohypophysis.
• Pars nervosa: Another anatomical term for the neurohypophysis.

Synonyms

• Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
• Pars nervosa

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Adenohypophysis: The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, which contrasts with the neurohypophysis.
• Hypothalamus: The brain region that produces the hormones stored in the neurohypophysis.
• Neurosecretion: The process of hormone release from the neurohypophysis.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

Từ đồng nghĩa

• posterior pituitary
• posterior pituitary gland
• pars nervosa