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neu·ro·hy·poph·y·sis

n-y*ses   :  the portion of the pituitary gland that is derived from the embryonic brain, is composed of the infundibulum and neural lobe, and is concerned with the secretion of various hormones - called also posterior pituitary gland  - compare ADENOHYPOPHYSIS  .
 
 

 
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