hypophysis

noun hy·poph·y·sis \hī-ˈpä-fə-səs\

plural hy·poph·y·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of HYPOPHYSIS

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New Latin, from Greek, attachment underneath, from hypophyein to grow beneath, from hypo- + phyein to grow, produce — more at be

First Known Use: 1825

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·poph·y·sis \hī-ˈpäf-ə-səs\

plural hy·poph·y·ses \-ˌsēz\

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