hypophysis Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
    pituitary gland; pituitary; pituitary body.

WordNet

Hy*poph"y*sis noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. under + nature, origin.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) See Pituitary body, under Pituitary.
  2. (Med.) Cataract.

Webster 1913