neurohypophyses

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of neurohypophysis
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