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hypophyseal

hypophyseal

9.9
Relating to the small gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪpəˈfɪziəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipofisario
  • A hypophyseal tumor may affect hormone production in the body.

Examples

  • The doctor ordered a scan to examine the hypophyseal region of the brain.

  • The hypophyseal gland plays a crucial role in regulating hormones.

  • Researchers discovered a new disorder involving the hypophyseal portal system.

  • Doctors often examine the hypophyseal function during routine check-ups.

  • The doctor ordered a scan to examine the hypophyseal region of the brain.

  • A hypophyseal tumor may affect hormone production in the body.

  • Researchers discovered a new disorder involving the hypophyseal portal system.

Synonyms

hypophysial
vshypophyseal
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to the pituitary gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones

is used mainly in anatomical or medical contexts rather than general mention

Compounds

hypophyseal stalk
  • Specialized
9.9

A thin tube connecting the pituitary gland under the brain to the hypothalamus above it

Surface Forms

hypophyseal positive

Morphology

hypophyseal = hypophysis (transparent) = hypophysis + eal

Formed by regular adjective derivation from 'hypophysis' with the adjectival suffix '-eal', meaning 'relating to the hypophysis'.

Etymology

Hypophyseal comes from Greek parts hypo- meaning 'under' and physis meaning 'growth', because the pituitary was seen as a kind of 'growth under' the brain. So, hypophyseal now means 'related to the pituitary gland', the small gland under the brain that makes hormones.