Hypophysis

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"Hypophysis" in a Sentence (4 examples)

Hypophysitis is an inflammation of the hypophysis.

A tumor of the hypophysis can cause hypopituitarism.

CHAPTER VI / THE DISEASES OF THE HYPOPHYSIS [PITUITARY GLAND]

All the cells of the suspensor, except one, are eventually crushed and obliterated by the growing embryo; this fortunate cell known as the hypophysis is the one in immediate contact with the embryo and plays an important role in the formation of the root apex.

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