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pars anterior

pars anterior

9.1
The front part of the small gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones
  • noun
  • /pɑrs ænˈtɪr.i.ər/
  • Specialized
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  • The pars anterior of the pituitary gland produces growth hormone.

Examples

  • The pars anterior is essential for the production of growth hormone.

  • In many studies, the pars anterior has been shown to regulate metabolism.

  • Damage to the pars anterior can affect metabolism and development.

  • Researchers studied the role of the pars anterior in hormone secretion.

  • The pars anterior is essential for the production and release of several hormones in the body.

  • Researchers have found that the pars anterior plays a crucial role in the regulation of growth and metabolism.

  • Damage to the pars anterior of the pituitary gland can lead to significant hormonal imbalances.

Synonyms

pars distalis
vspars anterior
  • Specialized
9.9

The front part of a small gland at the base of the brain that makes important hormones

is the specific anatomical name for that same front gland section

Surface Forms

pars anterior singular
pars anteriores plural

Morphology

pars + anterior

The phrase literally combines 'pars' (a section or part) with 'anterior' (toward the front), so the meaning 'front portion' is directly and compositionally derivable from the constituents. Although it is a technical Latin anatomical label, the section+direction pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand the term.

Etymology

Pars anterior comes from Latin: pars means 'part' and anterior means 'front', so the name literally points to the 'front part' of the pituitary gland. That front area makes and releases many hormones, which is why the term refers to the hormone-making portion.