Adenohypophysis Definition
ădn-ō-hī-pŏfĭ-sĭs
adenohypophyses
noun
The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland: it secretes such hormones as ACTH and luteinizing hormone.
Webster's New World
The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland that secretes many hormones, including ACTH, prolactin, and somatotropin.
American Heritage Medicine
(anatomy) The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.
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