adenohypophyseal

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adenohypophyseal

pertaining to the adenohypophysis.

adenohypophyseal aplasia

see pituitary hypoplasia.

adenohypophyseal corticotrophs

cells which secrete ACTH, beta lipotropin.

adenohypophyseal gonadotrophs

cells which secrete follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.

adenohypophyseal hypoplasia

see pituitary hypoplasia.

adenohypophyseal mammotrophs

cells which secrete prolactin.

adenohypophyseal neoplasms

include acidophil and basophil adenomas, normally inactive chromophobe adenoma and an ACTH-secreting corticotroph adenoma.

adenohypophyseal pouch

see rathke's pouch.

adenohypophyseal somatotrophs

cells which secrete growth hormone.

adenohypophyseal system

includes the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland and the interconnecting blood supply.

adenohypophyseal thyrotrophs

cells which secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone.

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