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POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the phrase posterior pituitary gland. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase posterior pituitary gland. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND

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neurohypophysis
nounn
noun

• the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

pars nervosa
nounn
noun

• the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

posterior pituitary
nounn
noun

• the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

Best Hypernyms For POSTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for posterior pituitary gland, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
endocrine
Phrases (2)
ductless glandendocrine gland

Alternatives for NEUROHYPOPHYSIS

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