The distal part of adenohypophysis: the part that makes up the main body of the gland. [ Dorlands_Medical_Dictionary:MerckSource http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pars_distalis ]
Synonyms: pars distalis (glandula pituitaria) pars distalis of anterior lobe of pituitary gland pars glandularis of adenohypophysis pars distalis adenohypophysis pars anterior of adenohypophysis distal part of hypophysis
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vertebrate_core
The anterior part of the adenohypophysis. [TFD][VHOG]
Region of the adenohypophysis which produces the follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, thyrotropin, and adrenocorticotropin.[AAO]
distal part of the hypophysis
pars distalis lobi anterioris hypophyseos
anterior lobe
pars distalis (hypophysis)
pars glandularis
pars distalis adenohypophyseos
pars distalis
It (the hypophysis) develops embryonically in all vertebrates from two ectodermal evaginations that meet and unite. An infundibulum grows ventrally from the diencephalon of the brain, and Rathke's pouch extends dorsally from the roof of the developing mouth, or stomodaeum. The infundibulum remains connected to the floor of the diencephalon, which becomes the hypothalamus, and gives rise to the part of the gland known as the neurohypophysis. (...) Rathke's pouch loses its connection with the stomodaeum in most adult vertebrates and gives rise to the rest of the gland, the adenohypophysis. (...) A well-developed hypophyseal system with functional connections to the hypothalamus is unique to craniates.[well established][VHOG]