- hypothalamic hypophysial portal system
- hypothalamic-pituitary system, hypothalamic-pituitary portal system hypothalamo-hypophysial portal s.
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hypothalamic hypophysial portal system
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Anterior pituitary — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = lobus anterior hypophyseos GraySubject = 275 GrayPage = 1275 Caption = Median sagittal through the hypophysis of an adult monkey. Semidiagrammatic. Precursor = oral mucosa (Rathke s pouch) System = Artery … Wikipedia
