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A small oval endocrine gland attached to the brain. The hypophysis, or pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as “The Master Gland.” From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the...
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A tiny structure which connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland. Composed of blood vessels that carry hormones from the brain to the pituitary and also nervous tissue which transports the hormone ADH to the posterior pituitary.
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A patch of bacteria or tissue cells. A patch of bacteria or tissue cells.
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Pertaining to being behind another structure – toward the back of the body. Posterior pituitary: The back portion of the pituitary, a small gland in the head called the master gland. The posterior pituitary secretes the hormone oxytocin which increases uterine...
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View in the direction from the back toward the front. A term denoting the direction of view or progression, from postanterior to anterior, through a part.
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Peripheral quantitative computerized tomography. An imaging technique used to measure body composition.
