'adenohypophysis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'hypophysis' meaning 'undergrowth' or 'attachment'.

'adenohypophysis' was derived from the Greek words 'adeno-' and 'hypophysis', and eventually became the modern English term 'adenohypophysis'.

Initially, it meant 'glandular attachment', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'anterior lobe of the pituitary gland'.