adenohypophysis
Meaning
The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.
Synonyms
lobus anterior hypophyseos
Translations
Etymology
From adeno- + hypophysis.
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