adenohypophysis

[US]/ˌædɛnoʊhaɪˈpəfɪsɪs/
[UK]/ˌædɛnōhīˈpoʊfɪsɪs/

Translation

n.The anterior pituitary gland; the part of the pituitary gland that produces and releases hormones such as growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone.
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the adenohypophysis is responsible for producing several hormones.

damage to the adenohypophysis can lead to hormonal imbalances.

the adenohypophysis is part of the pituitary gland.

studying the adenohypophysis helps us understand hormone regulation.

tumors in the adenohypophysis can cause various health problems.

hormones produced by the adenohypophysis affect many bodily functions.

medical imaging techniques are used to visualize the adenohypophysis.

the adenohypophysis is located at the base of the brain.

surgical procedures can be performed on the adenohypophysis if necessary.

research continues to unravel the complex workings of the adenohypophysis.

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