ad·e·no·hy·poph·y·sis ( d n- -h -p f  -ss)n. The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland that secretes many hormones, including ACTH, prolactin, and somatotropin. ad e·no·hy·pophy·seal, ade·no·hy·pophy·sial (-pf-s  l) adj. |
adenohypophysis [ˌædɪnəʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland Compare neurohypophysis
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| Noun | 1. |  adenohypophysis - the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in natureductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream hypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland - the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain pars anterior, pars distilis - the anterior part of the anterior pituitary |
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