adenohypophysis
English
Noun
adenohypophysis (plural adenohypophyses)
- (anatomy) the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.
Synonyms
- anterior lobe
- anterior pituitary
Derived terms
- adenohypophyseal
- adenohypophysial
Translations
the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
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