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Definition of Adenohypophysis
1. Noun. The anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature.
Exact synonyms: Anterior Pituitary, Anterior Pituitary Gland
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Group relationships: Hypophysis, Pituitary, Pituitary Body, Pituitary Gland
Terms within: Pars Anterior, Pars Distilis
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Group relationships: Hypophysis, Pituitary, Pituitary Body, Pituitary Gland
Terms within: Pars Anterior, Pars Distilis
Definition of Adenohypophysis
1. [n -PHYSES]
Medical Definition of Adenohypophysis
1. It consists of the distal part, intermediate part, and infundibular part. See: hypophysis. Synonym: lobus anterior hypophyseos, anterior lobe of hypophysis, glandular lobe of hypophysis, lobus glandularis hypophyseos. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Adenohypophysis
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