anterior pituitary gland

/ænˌtɪriər pəˌtuəˈtɛri glænd/
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Definitions of anterior pituitary gland
  1. noun
    the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
    synonyms: adenohypophysis, anterior pituitary
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    type of:
    ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
    any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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