Difference between Hypophysis and Pituitary

What is the difference between Hypophysis and Pituitary?

Hypophysis as a noun is the pituitary gland. while Pituitary as a noun is the pituitary gland.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The pituitary gland. The top cell of the suspensor in a dicot embryo, which will differentiate to form part of the root cap.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or relating to the pituitary gland.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The pituitary gland.The pituitary gland together with the pituitary stalk.An extract from the pituitary gland.

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