adenohypophysis
/ˌadɪnəʊhʌɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/ /ˌad(ə)nəʊhʌɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/Anatomy and Zoology
noun
The anterior part of the hypophysis (pituitary gland), which secretes hormones having a trophic effect on other glands of the endocrine system; the anterior pituitary.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Boston Medical and Surgical Journal. From adeno- + hypophysis.