Noun: hypophysis (hypophyses) hI'pó-fi-sis
- The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
"The hypophysis gland regulates many other endocrine glands";
- pituitary, pituitary gland, pituitary body
Derived forms: hypophyses
Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
Part of: betweenbrain, diencephalon, interbrain
Encyclopedia: Hypophysis