Question

why pituitary gland is called hypophysis

Answer 1

Pituitary gland, also called hypophysis, ductless gland of the endocrine system that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream. The term hypophysis (from the Greek for “lying under”)another name for the pituitary refers to the gland's position on the underside of the brain.

Answer 2

It is from the Greek for “lying under” another name for the pituitary which refers to the gland's position on the underside of the brain