Posterior pituitary synonyms

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posterior pituitary gland
the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
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neurohypophysis
(Anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.
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pars-nervosa
(Anatomy) A region constituting the majority of the posterior pituitary. It is the storage site of oxytocin and vasopressin.
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