adenohypophysis

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From adeno- +‎ hypophysis.

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adenohypophysis (plural adenohypophyses)

  1. (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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