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GO: Biological Process

adenohypophysis morphogenesis

Term ID
GO:0048855
Synonyms
  • adenophysis morphogenesis
  • anterior pituitary gland morphogenesis
  • anterior pituitary morphogenesis
Definition
The process in which the anatomical structures of the adenohypophysis are generated and organized. 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
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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