adenohypophysis

(noun)

the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction

Related Terms

Examples of adenohypophysis in the following topics:

  • The Anterior Pituitary

    • A major organ of the endocrine system, the anterior pituitary, also called the adenohypophysis, is the glandular, anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

  • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis

    • The anterior pituitary gland, or adenohypophysis, is surrounded by a capillary network that extends from the hypothalamus, down along the infundibulum, and to the anterior pituitary.

  • Overview of Endocrine Glands

    • The pituitary gland consists of two major regions, the anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis) and the posterior pituitary gland (neurohypophysis).