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Neurohypophysis
Full definition of neurohypophysis
Noun
neurohypophysis
(
plural
neurohypophyses
)
(
anatomy
) The
posterior
lobe
of the
pituitary gland
, responsible for the
release
of
oxytocin
and
antidiuretic hormone
(ADH), also called
vasopressin
.
Synonyms
posterior pituitary gland
Derived terms
neurohypophyseal
neurohypophysial
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