hypophyseal
- 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
The right and left sides are separated at the midline by the sella turcica, which surrounds the shallow hypophyseal fossa.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The system originates from the superior hypophyseal artery, which branches off the carotid arteries and transports blood to the hypothalamus.
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 Echols, Joan
