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neu·ro·hy·poph·y·sis (nŏŏr'ō-hī-pŏf'ĭ-sĭs, -hĭ-, nyŏŏr'-)  n. pl. neu·ro·hy·poph·y·ses (-sēz') The posterior portion of the pituitary gland, having a rich supply of nerve fibers and releasing oxytocin and vasopressin. neu'ro·hy'po·phys'e·al, neu'ro·hy'po·phys'i·al (-hī'pə-fĭz'ē-əl, -hĭp'ə-, -hĭ-pŏf'ə-sē'əl) adj. |
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