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adenohypophysis

n. (context anatomy English) 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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adenohypophysis

n. the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature [syn: anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary gland]