Pars intermedia of adenohypophysis

Definition

The thin boundary between the adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis of the pituitary that produces melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH); this area is small or absent in mammalian adults.

Also known as intermediate lobe of adenohypophysis, intermediate lobe of pituitary, pars intermedia, pars intermedia (glandula pituitaria), pars intermedia adenohypophysis, pars intermedia of anterior lobe of pituitary gland — per UBERON

The Pars intermedia of adenohypophysis is a part of the Reproductive.

Also identified as

• SCTID 245534008 per UBERON