craniopharyngeal duct

cra·ni·o·pha·ryn·ge·al duct

the slender tubular part of the adenohypophysial diverticulum. Synonym(s): bucconeural duct, hypophysial duct

cra·ni·o·pha·ryn·ge·al duct

(krānē-ō-fă-rinjē-ăl dŭkt) Slender tubular part of the pituitary diverticulum.