hypophysis
noun
hypophyseal
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a word derived from
hypophysis.
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These travel from the hypothalamus through the hypophyseal portal system to the anterior pituitary where they exert their effect.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The anterior pituitary receives products from the hypothalamus by the hypophyseal portal system and produces six hormones.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
This capillary network is a part of the hypophyseal portal system that carries substances from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary and hormones from the anterior pituitary into the circulatory system.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
This network, called the hypophyseal portal system, allows hypothalamic hormones to be transported to the anterior pituitary without first entering the systemic circulation.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The opening of the hypophyseal canal was not present, possibly because of crushing.
From A New Genus of Pennsylvania Fish (Crossoperygii, Coelacanthiformes) from Kansas by Joan Echols
