1. The posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
   "The pars nervosa releases oxytocin and vasopressin";
   - posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland, neurohypophysis

Derived forms: pars nervosas

Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

Part of: hypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland

Encyclopedia: Pars nervosa