Anterior pituitary refers to the anterior portion of the pituitary gland; portion of the pituitary gland, composed of glandular tissue that secretes follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, growth hormone, and prolactin.
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