Herring body en · NOUN
Etymology
They were first described by Percy Theodore Herring in 1908.
Meanings
- A neurosecretory structure found in the posterior pituitary, where hormones are temporarily stored. They represent the terminal end of the axons from the hypothalamus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herring bodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |