adenohypophysis
English
Etymology
adeno- + hypophysis
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
Related terms
Translations
the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
|
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.