hypophysiotrophic, -tropic, a. Physiol.
(ˌhaɪpəʊfɪzɪəʊˈtrəʊfɪk, -ˈtrəʊpɪk, -ˈtrɒpɪk)
[f. hypophysis + -o + -trophic, -tropic.]
Regulating the activity of the hypophysis.
| 1962 B. Halász et al. in Jrnl. Endocrinol. XXV. 147 Histological and functional evidence has been obtained which defines what may be called the ‘hypophysiotrophic’ region of the hypothalamus. 1968 C. B. J{obar}rgensen in Barrington & J{obar}rgensen Perspectives in Endocrinol. viii. 489 The existence of more diffuse ‘hypophysiotropic’ regions within the hypothalamus has been supported by the results of recent studies. 1970 Nature 25 Apr. 322/2 These results allow us to claim the preparation, for the first time, of a hypothalamic hypophysiotropic releasing factor. |