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HYPOPHYSEAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hypophyseal mean?
• HYPOPHYSEAL (adjective)
The adjective HYPOPHYSEAL has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to the hypophysis
Familiarity information: HYPOPHYSEAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the hypophysis
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
hypophyseal; hypophysial
Pertainym:
hypophysis (the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain)
Derivation:
hypophysis (the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain)
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