Pituitary Gland, Anterior

**Definition:** The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis. It secretes the ADENOHYPOPHYSEAL HORMONES that regulate vital functions such as GROWTH; METABOLISM; and REPRODUCTION.

**Tree numbers:** - A06.300.747.500 - A06.688.357.750.500 - A08.186.211.180.497.352.435.500.500 - A08.186.211.200.317.357.352.435.500.500 - A08.713.357.750.500

**Synonyms:** - Anterior Pituitary Gland - Pars Distalis of Pituitary - Anterior Lobe of Pituitary - Lobus Anterior - Adenohypophysis