ADENOHYPOPHYSIS

Etymology

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

Source: Wiktionary



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