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Definitions for neurohypophysis
ˌnʊər oʊ haɪˈpɒf ə sɪs, -hɪ-, ˌnyʊər-; -ˌsizneu·ro·hy·poph·ysis
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Princeton's WordNet
posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland, neurohypophysis, pars nervosanoun
the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
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neurohypophysisnoun
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.
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neurohypophysis
The posterior pituitary (or neurohypophysis) is the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland which is part of the endocrine system. The posterior pituitary is not glandular as is the anterior pituitary. Instead, it is largely a collection of axonal projections from the hypothalamus that terminate behind the anterior pituitary, and serve as a site for the secretion of neurohypophysial hormones (oxytocin and vasopressin) directly into the blood. The hypothalamic–neurohypophyseal system is composed of the hypothalamus (the paraventricular nucleus and supraoptic nucleus), posterior pituitary, and these axonal projections.
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neurohypophysis
The neurohypophysis, also known as the posterior pituitary gland, is a part of the brain's hypothalamus responsible for storing and releasing hormones produced by the hypothalamus. These hormones (vasopressin and oxytocin) are critical in the control of various body functions such as water balance, blood pressure, and reproduction.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of neurohypophysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of neurohypophysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- neurohipòfisiCatalan, Valencian
- noctilucaLatin
- neurohypofyseDutch
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