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.
Synonym(s): fossa hypophysialis [TA], pituitary fossa
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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
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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