pars distalis
/ˌpɑːz dɪsˈtɑːliːs/ /ˌpɑːz dɪsˈteɪliːs/ /ˌpɑːz dɪsˈtaliːs/Anatomy
noun
The distal part of the adrenohypophysis (anterior lobe of the pituitary gland), containing the majority of its hormone-secreting cells.
Origin
Early 20th century. From scientific Latin pars distalis from classical Latin pars + post-classical Latin distalis.