Noun: neurohypophysis (neurohypophyses)
- The posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
"The neurohypophysis releases oxytocin and vasopressin";
- posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland, pars nervosa
Derived forms: neurohypophyses
Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
Part of: hypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland
Encyclopedia: Neurohypophysis