Significado da palavra hypophysis em português

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hypophysis

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

Substantivo

1.

hipófise

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):

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