noun
hypophysis
Hypophysis (noun) means the pituitary gland.
noun
1
The pituitary gland.
2
The top cell of the suspensor in a dicot embryo, which will differentiate to form part of the root cap.
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What is the meaning of hypophysis?
"hypophysis" (noun) means the pituitary gland.
What are the different meanings of hypophysis?
"hypophysis" has 2 main meanings: 1. The pituitary gland; 2. The top cell of the suspensor in a dicot embryo, which will differentiate to form part of the root cap.