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adenohypophysis

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noun pl. adenohypophyses

the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland: it secretes such hormones as ACTH and luteinizing hormone

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noun
The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland that secretes many hormones, including ACTH, prolactin, and somatotropin.

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  • adˌe·no·hy·pophˌy·seˈal, adˌe·no·hy·pophˌy·siˈal (-pŏfˌĭ-sēˈəl) adjective

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