1. The anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
   "The anterior pituitary produces several important hormones, including growth hormone";
   - anterior pituitary gland, adenohypophysis

Derived forms: anterior pituitaries

Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

Part of: hypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland

Encyclopedia: Anterior pituitary