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infundibular stalk [in′fundib′yələr] Etymology: L, infundibulum, funnel; ME, stalke an elongated funnel-shaped structure that connects the hypothalamus with the pituitary gland. infundibular pertaining to any of the body's infundibula. See also infundibulum. infundibular cyst see epidermal cyst. infundibular necrosis tooth necrosis, commencing in the tooth infundibulum, common in old horses. infundibular process the central part of the posterior pituitary gland; called also pars nervosa. infundibular recess the diverticulum off the third ventricle that occupies the infundibulum of the hypophysis. infundibular stalk the stalk of the hypophysis; with the pars tuberalis comprises the hypophyseal base. infundibular stenosis narrowing of the pulmonary artery just below the pulmonic valves; the stenosis is produced by a ring of connective tissue around the outflow tract of the right ventricle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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