hypophyseal
/ˌhaɪpoʊˈfɪziəl/
adjective
- Relating to the hypophysis (pituitary gland).
- The hypophyseal portal system carries hormones from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland.
- A hypophyseal tumor can affect growth and other hormone functions.
- The doctor studied the patient's hypophyseal activity using an MRI scan.
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