| hypophyseal | (adj) of or relating to the hypophysis, Syn. hypophysial |
| pituitary dwarf | (n) a dwarf whose condition is caused by a deficiency of growth hormones, rather than by genetic factors (as in the case of the achondroplastic dwarf), Syn. Levi-Lorrain dwarf, hypophysial dwarf |
| Hypophysial | a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the hypophysis; pituitary. [ 1913 Webster ] |