First Known Use: 1825
Dictionary
hypophysis
noun hy·poph·y·sis \hī-ˈpä-fə-səs\
plural hy·poph·y·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of HYPOPHYSIS
See hypophysis defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of HYPOPHYSIS
New Latin, from Greek, attachment underneath, from hypophyein to grow beneath, from hypo- + phyein to grow, produce — more at be
Medical Dictionary
hypophysis
noun hy·poph·y·sis \hī-ˈpäf-ə-səs\
plural hy·poph·y·ses \-ˌsēz\
Learn More About HYPOPHYSIS
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hypopituitarismPrevious Word in the Dictionary: hypophysectomyAll Words Near: hypophysis
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up hypophysis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).