adjective
- of, relating to, or affecting the hypophysis (pituitary gland)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; also spelled 'hypophysial'
Examples
- The hypophyseal gland controls many hormonal functions in the body.
- Hypophyseal tumors can disrupt the production of growth hormone.
- Damage to hypophyseal tissue may result in endocrine disorders.
- The doctor ordered imaging to examine the patient's hypophyseal region.
- Hypophyseal dysfunction can affect metabolism and reproductive health.