Definition of Hypophysectomy

1. Noun. Surgical removal of the pituitary gland.

Generic synonyms: Ablation, Cutting Out, Excision, Extirpation
Derivative terms: Hypophysectomise, Hypophysectomize

Definition of Hypophysectomy

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Medical Definition of Hypophysectomy

1. Surgical removal or destruction of the hypophysis, or pituitary gland. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypophysectomy

hypophosphorous acid
hypophosphorous acid
hypophrasia
hypophyllous
hypophyseal
hypophyseal
hypophyseal cachexia
hypophyseal pouch
hypophyseal stalk
hypophysectomise
hypophysectomise
hypophysectomised
hypophysectomize
hypophysectomized
hypophysectomy (current term)
hypophysectomy (current term)
hypophyseoportal system
hypophyseoprivic
hypophyseotropic
hypophyses
hypophysial
hypophysial
hypophysial amenorrhoea
hypophysial cachexia
hypophysial duct
hypophysial dwarf
hypophysial fossa
hypophysial infantilism
hypophysial portal circulation
hypophysial portal system

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