Term: hypophyseal capillary pore complex
Name: hypophyseal capillary
Synonyms:
Definition: Pair of capillaries that bilaterally encompass the hypophysis starting at the anterior aspect of the hypophysis (pituitary). Directly posterior to the pituitary, the two capillaries fuse with the hypophyseal vein.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005790]

Name: pore complex
Synonyms: channel-forming toxin activity, pore, pore-forming toxin activity
Definition: A protein complex providing a discrete opening in a membrane that allows the passage of gases and/or liquids.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0046930]    QuickGO    AmiGO