hypophysis meaning

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hypophysis (noun): the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.

Definition of hypophysis

  1. the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

    Synonyms: pituitary, pituitary gland, pituitary body

    Type of: endocrine gland

    Related forms: hypophysial, hypophyseal

Scrabble score: 26 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in IS · 10-letter words

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