| Term: | hypophyseal capillary pore complex |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | hypophyseal capillary |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |