adenohypophysis formation

Term ID

GO:0048847

Synonyms

• adenophysis biosynthesis
• adenophysis formation
• anterior pituitary biosynthesis
• anterior pituitary formation
• anterior pituitary gland biosynthesis
• anterior pituitary gland formation

Definition

The process that gives rise to adenohypophysis. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The adenohypophysis is the anterior part of the pituitary. It secretes a variety of hormones and its function is regulated by the hypothalamus.

References

Ontology

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