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adenohypophysis medical definition
noun
The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland, consisting of distal, intermediate, and infundibular parts, and secreting many hormones, including gonadotropin, prolactin, and somatotropin. Also called anterior lobe of hypophysis.
Related Forms:
- adenohypophysial adjective
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