Supraoptic nucleus/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Supraoptic nucleus.

An aggregation in the hypothalamus of magnocellular neurosecretory neurones that project to the posterior pituitary gland, and which secrete the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin

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