Significato della parola hypophysis in italiano

Cosa significa hypophysis in inglese? Scopri il significato, la pronuncia e l'uso specifico di questa parola con Lingoland

hypophysis

US /haɪˈpɑːf.ə.sɪs/
UK /haɪˈpɑːf.ə.sɪs/

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a small organ at the base of the brain that controls the growth and activity of the body by producing hormones (= chemicals made by living cells):

Esempio:
A study was made of the circadian activity of the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, and hypophysis in 34 subjects.
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