- hypophyseal stalk
- nounthe funnel-shaped stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus• Hypernyms: ↑infundibulum• Part Holonyms: ↑pituitary, ↑pituitary gland, ↑pituitary body, ↑hypophysis
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hypophyseal stalk
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infundibulum — noun any of various funnel shaped parts of the body (but especially the hypophyseal stalk) • Hypernyms: ↑structure, ↑anatomical structure, ↑complex body part, ↑bodily structure, ↑body structure • Hyponyms: ↑hypophyseal stalk … Useful english dictionary
pituitary body — noun the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain • Syn: ↑pituitary, ↑pituitary gland, ↑hypophysis • Derivationally related forms: ↑hypophysial (for: ↑hypophysis), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pituitary gland — noun the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑pituitary, ↑pituitary body, ↑hypophysis • Derivationally related forms: ↑hypophysial (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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