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Word: Adenohypophysis
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century; earliest use found in Boston Medical and Surgical Journal. From adeno- + hypophysis
Definition:
The anterior part of the hypophysis (pituitary gland), which secretes hormones having a trophic effect on other glands of the endocrine system; the anterior pituitary.
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