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Categories: Articles with short description, Neuroendocrinology, Endocrine system
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posterior pituitary  posterior pituitary gland  neurohypophysis  pars nervosa  Lobus nervosa
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The posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature WordNet 3.0
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The posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The posterior pituitary is the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland which is part of the endocrine system. Wikipedia
Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland Wikidata
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin. Wiktionary
Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Wiktionary (translation)
A region constituting the majority of the posterior pituitary, and serving as the storage site of oxytocin and vasopressin. Wiktionary