anterior pituitary gland meaning

UK US /ænˈtɪriɚ pəˈtuətɛri ɡlænd/ 10 syllables

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

Definition of anterior pituitary gland

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

    Synonyms: anterior pituitary, adenohypophysis

    Type of: endocrine gland

How to pronounce anterior pituitary gland

anterior pituitary gland is pronounced /ænˈtɪriɚ pəˈtuətɛri ɡlænd/ in American English. It has 10 syllables.

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