pars distalis --> distal part of anterior lobe of hypophysis
medical dictionary  The larger part of the adenohypophysis
composed of cords of epithelial cells individually specialised
to secrete various tropic hormones that exert their effect on
several target organs in the body. The secretory activity of
these cells is under the control of either releasing or
inhibiting factors elaborated by hypothalamic neurones and
transported to the adenohypophysis by the hypothalamo-
hypophysial portal system.  Synonyms: pars distalis.  (05 Mar
2000)