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adenohypophysis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary gland |
| Type of | ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland |
Examples of adenohypophysis
adenohypophysis
Self-formation of functional adenohypophysis in three-dimensional culture.
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The next important test was whether this in vitro anterior pituitary anlage would show similar functionality to the physiological activity of the adenohypophysis.
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Cells within Rathke's pouch then continue to differentiate further, generating the six different types of hormone-producing cell found in the mature adenohypophysis.
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- Anterior pituitary: the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
- The anterior portion of the pituitary gland, containing secretory cells that release 7 different hormones into the blood stream, under control of release factors secreted by hypothalamic neurons.
- The glandular part of the pituitary gland, lying toward the front, so in medical speak called the anterior pituitary. Produces follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and prolactin. ...
- The anterior and larger portion of the hypophysis; it is glandular and in direct communication with the hypothalamus of the brain.
