hypophysectomy
noun
hy·poph·y·sec·to·my (ˌ)hī-ˌpä-fə-ˈsek-tə-mē 
plural hypophysectomies
: surgical removal of the pituitary gland
Word History
Etymology
hypophys(is) + -ectomy
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
hypophysectomy
noun
hy·poph·y·sec·to·my -mē
plural hypophysectomies
: surgical removal of the pituitary gland
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