n. The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland that secretes many hormones, including ACTH, prolactin, and somatotropin. ad′e·no·hy·poph′y·seal, ad′e·no·hy·poph′y·sial (-pŏf′ĭ-sēəl) adj. |
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