Term Name: hypophysis formation
Synonyms: hypophysis biosynthesis, pituitary gland biosynthesis, pituitary gland formation
Definition: The process in which the anatomical structures of the hypophysis are generated and organized. The hypophysis is an endocrine gland that secretes hormones that regulate many other glands.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0048851]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: hypophysis morphogenesis
is a type of: anatomical structure formation involved in morphogenesis