Antehypophysis

/ˌæntiˌhaɪpoʊˈfɪsɪs/ noun

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis.

From 'ante-' (anterior/before) combined with 'hypophysis' (pituitary gland), describing the front portion of this critical endocrine gland.

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