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hypophysial

hypophysial

9.9
Relating to the pituitary gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪpəˈfɪziəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipofisario
  • The doctor explained that a hypophysial tumor could affect hormone production.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying hypophysial control of growth in children.

  • Certain disorders can result from abnormal hypophysial function.

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

  • Researchers are studying hypophysial functions in relation to growth.

  • The hypophysial gland produces essential hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

  • Endocrinologists focus on hypophysial disorders to better understand hormonal imbalances.

  • A hypophysial tumor can lead to significant changes in metabolism and growth.

Synonyms

hypophyseal
vshypophysial
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is used more generally for relating to that gland beyond strictly medical contexts

Compounds

hypophysial dwarf
  • Specialized
9.9

A person much shorter than usual because a small part of the brain makes too little growth hormone

Surface Forms

hypophysial positive

Morphology

hypophysial = hypophysis (transparent) = hypophysis + ial

Formed by the productive adjective suffix '-ial' on the noun 'hypophysis', so the adjective directly means 'relating to the hypophysis (pituitary gland)'.

Etymology

Hypophysial comes from the Greek parts hypo- 'under' and physis 'growth'. The hypophysis was thought of as a 'growth under' the brain, so hypophysial means 'relating to the pituitary gland', the small gland under the brain that controls hormones.