hypophysis
Pronunciation: /hʌɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/
Definition of hypophysis
noun ( plural hypophyses /-siːz/)
Anatomy- technical term for pituitary.
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /ˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈfɪzɪəl/
(also hypophysial) adjective
Origin:
late 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek hupophusis 'offshoot', from hupo 'under' + phusis 'growth'