'Hypophysis' definitions:

Definition of 'hypophysis'

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noun
The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain [syn: pituitary, pituitary gland, pituitary body, hypophysis]

Definition of 'Hypophysis'

From: GCIDE
  • Hypophysis \Hy*poph"y*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? under + ? nature, origin.]
  • 1. (Anat.) See Pituitary body, under Pituitary. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Med.) Cataract. [1913 Webster]

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