hypophysis

/haɪˈpɑfəsəs/
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Definitions of hypophysis
  1. noun
    the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
    synonyms: pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland
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    type of:
    ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
    any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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