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のうすいたいぜんよう 脳下垂体前葉
Noun
1. anterior pituitary; pars distalis; adenohypophysisAnatomy
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2. Anterior pituitaryA major organ of the endocrine system, the anterior pituitary, also called the adenohypophysis, is the glandular, anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. The anterior pituitary regulates several physiological processes including stress, growth, reproduction and lactation. Its regulatory functions are achieved through the secretion of various peptide hormones that act on target organs including the adrenal gland, liver, bone, thyroid gland, and gonads.
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