posterior pituitary

Definitions of posterior pituitary
  1. noun
    the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
    synonyms: neurohypophysis, pars nervosa, posterior 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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