Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

adenohypophysis formation

Term ID
GO:0048847
Synonyms
  • adenophysis biosynthesis
  • adenophysis formation
  • anterior pituitary biosynthesis
  • anterior pituitary formation
  • anterior pituitary gland biosynthesis
  • anterior pituitary gland formation
Definition
The process that gives rise to adenohypophysis. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. 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
Phenotype caused by Genes