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neurohypophysis

neu·ro·hy·poph·y·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-hahy-pof-uh-sis, -hi-, nyoo r-]
    • /ˌnʊər oʊ haɪˈpɒf ə sɪs, -hɪ-, ˌnyʊər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-hahy-pof-uh-sis, -hi-, nyoo r-]
    • /ˌnʊər oʊ haɪˈpɒf ə sɪs, -hɪ-, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurohypophysis word

  • noun plural neurohypophysis See under pituitary gland. 1
  • noun neurohypophysis a small, somewhat cherry-shaped double structure attached by a stalk to the base of the brain and constituting the master endocrine gland affecting all hormonal functions in the body, consisting of an anterior region ((anterior pituitary) or (adenohypophysis)) that develops embryonically from the roof of the mouth and that secretes growth hormone, LH, FSH, ACTH, TSH, and MSH, a posterior region ((posterior pituitary) or (neurohypophysis)) that develops from the back of the forebrain and that secretes the hormones vasopressin and oxytocin, and an intermediate part (pars intermedia) derived from the anterior region but joined to the posterior region, that secretes the hormone MSH in lower vertebrates. 1
  • noun neurohypophysis The posterior lobe of the hypophysis (pituitary gland), which stores and releases oxytocin and vasopressin produced in the hypothalamus. 1
  • noun neurohypophysis the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland 0
  • noun neurohypophysis the posterior lobe and infundibular stalk of the pituitary gland: it secretes various hormones, including oxytocin and vasopressin 0
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Origin of neurohypophysis

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; neuro- + hypophysis

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neurohypophysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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