anterior pituitary meaning

UK US /ænˈtɪriɚ pəˈtuətɛri/ 9 syllables

anterior pituitary (noun): the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature.

Definition of anterior pituitary

  1. the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

    Synonyms: anterior pituitary gland, adenohypophysis

    Type of: endocrine gland

How to pronounce anterior pituitary

anterior pituitary is pronounced /ænˈtɪriɚ pəˈtuətɛri/ in American English. It has 9 syllables.

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