What does "adenohypophysis" mean?

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.

Adenohypophysis

Q: What is a synonym for "adenohypophysis"?

Common synonyms include: anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary, anterior lobe, anterior lobe, anterior pituitary gland.

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Noun

1
The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.
2
the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature wordnet