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posterior pituitary

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Noun

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

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Synonyms:
posterior pituitary gland neurohypophysis pars nervosa

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posterior pituitary posterior pituitary gland
Words contain "posterior pituitary" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
oxytocin pars nervosa posterior pituitary neurohypophysis posterior pituitary gland pars intermedia pitocin adh vasopressin antidiuretic hormone more...

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