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Pituitary stalk
The pituitary stalk, also known as the infundibular stalk, infundibulum, or Fenderson's funnel, is the connection between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary, the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
flower stalk
Stem supporting and elevating flowers.
leaf stalk
Stem that supports the leaf.
optic stalk
Connection between eye and brain.
body stalk
Embryonic structure connecting fetus, placenta.
corn stalk
Plant stem supporting corn ears.
connecting stalk
The connecting stalk, or body stalk, is an embryonic structure that is formed by the third week of development and connects the embryo to its shell of trophoblasts.
yolk stalk
Embryonic structure connecting yolk, gut.
stalk borer
Insect larva that bores stalks.
infundibular stalk
Connects pituitary gland to brain.
hypophyseal stalk
Connects pituitary gland to brain.
seed stalk
Stem supporting plant's reproductive structures.
hollow stalk
allantoic stalk
Connects embryo to allantoic sac.
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