hypophyseal (Meaning)
Wordnet
hypophyseal (a)
of or relating to the hypophysis
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypophyseal
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
hypophyseal Sentence Examples
- The hypophyseal gland, also known as the pituitary gland, is a small, pea-sized organ located at the base of the brain.
- Hypophyseal hormones regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
- Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the hypophyseal gland produces insufficient hormones.
- Hyperpituitarism occurs when the hypophyseal gland produces excessive amounts of hormone.
- Hypophyseal tumors can cause hormonal imbalances and other health problems.
- Hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure in which the hypophyseal gland is removed.
- Hypophyseal transplantation is a procedure in which a healthy hypophyseal gland is transplanted into a patient with a dysfunctional one.
- Hypophyseal apoplexy is a rare but life-threatening condition in which the hypophyseal gland bleeds.
- Hypophyseal venous plexus is a network of veins that surrounds the hypophyseal gland.
- Hypophyseal fossa is the bony cavity in the skull that houses the hypophyseal gland.
FAQs About the word hypophyseal
of or relating to the hypophysis
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hypophyseal gland, also known as the pituitary gland, is a small, pea-sized organ located at the base of the brain.
Hypophyseal hormones regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the hypophyseal gland produces insufficient hormones.
Hyperpituitarism occurs when the hypophyseal gland produces excessive amounts of hormone.
