neurohypophysis

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English - Turkish
nörohipofiz
(Tıp) Hipofizin arka lobu, pars nervosa, nevrohipofiz
English - English
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin

Related Terms

neurohypophysis hormone
either of two peptide hormones secreted by the neurohypophysis