noun
the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
• Syn: ↑posterior pituitary gland, ↑neurohypophysis, ↑pars nervosa
• Hypernyms: ↑endocrine gland, ↑endocrine, ↑ductless gland
• Part Holonyms: ↑pituitary, ↑pituitary gland, ↑pituitary body, ↑hypophysis
• Part Meronyms: ↑pars intermedia
Useful english dictionary. 2012.