English Explanatory Dictionary

hypophysectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical removal of the hypophysis (pituitary gland).

Word forms

hypophysectomy hypophysectomies

Etymology

From hypophysis + -ectomy.

Derived words

cryohypophysectomy hypophysectomize
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