1. of, relating to, or affecting the hypophysis (pituitary gland)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; also spelled 'hypophyseal'

Examples

• The hypophysial hormones regulate growth and metabolism throughout the body.
• Damage to hypophysial tissue can result in serious endocrine disorders.
• The doctor examined the patient's hypophysial function through blood tests.
• Hypophysial tumors may cause vision problems and hormonal imbalances.
• The hypophysial stalk connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus.