Experimental Factor Ontology

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0000230
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Preferred Name

obsolete_adenohypophysis

Definitions
The anterior lobe of the hypophysis (pituitary gland). This lobe contains cells that produce prolactin, growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone and proopiomelanocortin. In contrast to mammalian vertebrates, the adenohypophysis remains in a subepithelial position and there exists no equivalent of Rathke's pouch in zebrafish. The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland.
Synonyms
anterior pituitary
anterior hypophysis
anterior lobe of pituitary
anterior pituitary gland
Obsolete true
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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