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- [an-teer-ee-er pi-too-i-ter-ee, -tyoo-]
- /ænˈtɪər i ər pɪˈtu ɪˌtɛr i, -ˈtyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-teer-ee-er pi-too-i-ter-ee, -tyoo-]
- /ænˈtɪər i ər pɪˈtu ɪˌtɛr i, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of anterior pituitary words
- noun anterior pituitary a small, somewhat cherry-shaped double structure attached by a stalk to the base of the brain and constituting the master endocrine gland affecting all hormonal functions in the body, consisting of an anterior region ((anterior pituitary) or (adenohypophysis)) that develops embryonically from the roof of the mouth and that secretes growth hormone, LH, FSH, ACTH, TSH, and MSH, a posterior region ((posterior pituitary) or (neurohypophysis)) that develops from the back of the forebrain and that secretes the hormones vasopressin and oxytocin, and an intermediate part (pars intermedia) derived from the anterior region but joined to the posterior region, that secretes the hormone MSH in lower vertebrates. 1
- noun anterior pituitary (anatomy) adenohypophysis. 0
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Origin of anterior pituitary
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15
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anterior pituitary popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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