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ad·e·no·hy·poph·y·sis  audio  (dn--h-pf-ss) KEY 

NOUN:
The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland that secretes many hormones, including ACTH, prolactin, and somatotropin.


OTHER FORMS:
ade·no·hy·pophy·seal or ade·no·hy·pophy·sial  (-pf-sl) KEY (Adjective)


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