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

Derived forms: posterior pituitary glands

Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

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

Encyclopedia: Posterior pituitary gland