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hypophysis

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hypophysis: see pituitary gland pituitary gland, small oval endocrine gland that lies at the base of the brain . It is sometimes called the master gland of the body because all the other endocrine glands depend on its secretions for stimulation (see endocrine system ).
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We induced ovulation of female South American toads by intraperitoneal injection of homologous hypophysis (Pisano 1956).
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Two divers each had three primary tumors: melanoma, gastrointestinal tumors, and benign tumor of the hypophysis.
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On the obligatory role of the hypophysis in sexual differentiation of hepatic metabolism in rats.
Diethylnitrosamine causes pituitary damage, disturbs hormone levels, ... by Hallstrom, Inger Porsch / Environmental Health Perspectives
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