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(anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin..
Use neurohypophysis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Neurohypophysis means (anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin..
Common synonyms include posterior pituitary gland, pars nervosa, posterior pituitary.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use neurohypophysis where its definition matches the intended context.
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