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hypophyseal stalk

hypophyseal stalk

9.9
A thin tube connecting the pituitary gland under the brain to the hypothalamus above it
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpəˈfizəl stɔk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pedículo hipofisario
  • Damage to the hypophyseal stalk can disrupt hormonal communication between the brain and the pituitary gland.

Examples

  • MRI imaging revealed a lesion near the hypophyseal stalk causing endocrine disturbances.

  • The neurosurgeon carefully preserved the hypophyseal stalk during the procedure to maintain hormonal balance.

  • The hypophyseal stalk is crucial for hormone regulation.

  • Can you explain the function of the hypophyseal stalk?

  • Damage to the hypophyseal stalk can disrupt hormonal communication between the brain and the pituitary gland.

  • MRI imaging revealed a lesion near the hypophyseal stalk causing endocrine disturbances.

  • The neurosurgeon carefully preserved the hypophyseal stalk during the procedure to maintain hormonal balance.

Synonyms

infundibulum
vshypophyseal stalk
  • Specialized
9.9

A funnel-shaped body part that joins one area to another, for example the stalk between the hypothalamus and pituitary

is the specific anatomical name for that same funnel-shaped connection

Surface Forms

hypophyseal stalk singular
hypophyseal stalks plural

Morphology

hypophyseal + stalk

The phrase combines 'hypophyseal' (pertaining to the pituitary gland) with 'stalk' (a slender stem), so the sense of a stem-like/connecting structure related to the pituitary is directly predictable from the parts. Anatomical uses of 'stalk' as a connector are cross-linguistically common, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Hypophyseal stalk paints a simple picture: hypophyseal refers to the pituitary gland and stalk is like a thin plant stem, so the small gland seems to hang from the brain on a thin 'stalk' that 'connects' it and carries hormone messages.