adenohypophysis

== English == === Etymology === From adeno- +‎ hypophysis. === Pronunciation === === Noun === adenohypophysis (plural adenohypophyses) (anatomy) The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction. ==== Synonyms ==== anterior lobe anterior pituitary ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== neurohypophysis ==== Translations ====