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hypothalamo-hypophyseal system

Term ID
UBERON:0009976
Synonyms
  • hypophyseal portal system
  • hypothalamic hypophyseal portal system
  • hypothalamo hypophyseal system
  • hypothalamo-hypophyseal system
  • hypothalamohypophyseal portal system
  • venae portales hypophysiales
Definition
An intrinsic circulatory network that transports hormones from the median eminence of the hypothalamus to the adenohypophysis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypophyseal_portal_system
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