What does "neurohypophysis" mean?

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.

Neurohypophysis

Common synonyms include: posterior pituitary gland, pars nervosa, posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland.

noun

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Noun

1
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.
2
the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature wordnet

From neuro- + hypophysis.

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