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Meaning of neurohypophysis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.

Equivalents

Čeština neurohypofýza
Español neurohipófisis
Suomi neurohypofyysi
Français neurohypophyse
Italiano neuroipofisi
Nederlands neurohypofyse
Português neuro-hipófise

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

neurohypophysis hormone neuroid neuroidentity neuroimage neuroimager neuroimagery

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