hypophysial fossa
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hy·po·phy·si·al fos·sa
[TA]fossa of the sphenoid bone housing the pituitary gland.
See also: sella turcica.
See also: sella turcica.
Synonym(s): fossa hypophysialis [TA], pituitary fossa
hy·po·phy·si·al fos·sa
(hī'pō-fiz'ē-ăl fos'ă) [TA]Fossa of the sphenoid bone housing the pituitary gland.
See also: sella turcica
See also: sella turcica