hypophysis

Definition

The pituitary gland.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπό (hupó, “under”) + φύσις (phúsis, “nature”), from φύω (phúō, “to bring forth”).

Example Sentences

• "CHAPTER VI / THE DISEASES OF THE HYPOPHYSIS [PITUITARY GLAND]"
• "All the cells of the suspensor, except one, are eventually crushed and obliterated by the growing embryo; this fortunate cell known as the hypophysis is the one in immediate contact with the embryo and plays an important role in the formation of the root apex."