hypophyseal
|hy-po-phy-se-al|
C2
/haɪˌpɒfɪˈsiːəl/
relating to pituitary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypophyseal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypophysis,' where 'hypo-' meant 'under' and 'physis' meant 'growth.'
Historical Evolution
'hypophysis' transformed into the modern English word 'hypophyseal' to describe anything related to the pituitary gland.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under growth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the pituitary gland.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the pituitary gland.
The hypophyseal portal system is crucial for hormone regulation.
Synonyms
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