pars distalis

Meaning

Noun

The distal part of the adenohypophysis, which contains the majority of its hormone-secreting cells.

Origin

First attested in English in 1913 or prior: from scientific Latin pars distālis, from classical Latin pars + post-classical Latin distālis.

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