diaphragma sellae
(redirected from tentorium of hypophysis)di·a·phrag·ma sel·'lae
[TA]a fold of dura mater extending transversely across the sella turcica and roofing over the hypophyseal fossa; it is perforated in its center for the passage of the infundibulum.
Synonym(s): sellar diaphragm ☆ , diaphragm of sella turcica, diaphragm sellae, tentorium of hypophysis
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di·a·phrag·ma sel·lae
(dī-ă-frag'mă sel'ē) [TA]A fold of dura mater extending transversely across the sella turcica and roofing over the hypophysial fossa; it is perforated in its center for the passage of the infundibulum.
Synonym(s): diaphragm of sella turcica.
Synonym(s): diaphragm of sella turcica.
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