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hypophysectomy

noun
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plural hypophysectomies

Definition of hypophysectomy

: surgical removal of the pituitary gland

First Known Use of hypophysectomy

1909, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hypophysectomy

hypophys(is) + -ectomy

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hypophysectomy

noun
hy路​poph路​y路​sec路​to路​my | \ -m膿 How to pronounce hypophysectomy (audio) \
plural hypophysectomies

Medical Definition of hypophysectomy

: surgical removal of the pituitary gland