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hypophysis
Hypophysis (noun) means (anatomy) Another name for the pituitary gland.
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1
(anatomy) Another name for the pituitary gland.
2
In a dicotyledonous embryo, the uppermost cell of the suspensor, which develops into part of the root cap.
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What is the meaning of hypophysis?
"hypophysis" (noun) means (anatomy) Another name for the pituitary gland.
What is another word for hypophysis?
Other words for "hypophysis" include pituitary.
What are the different meanings of hypophysis?
"hypophysis" has 2 main meanings: 1. (anatomy) Another name for the pituitary gland; 2. In a dicotyledonous embryo, the uppermost cell of the suspensor, which develops into part of the root cap.
