hypophysectomy
hy·poph·y·sec·to·my
noun \-mē\ plural hy·poph·y·sec·to·mies
Definition of HYPOPHYSECTOMY
: surgical removal of the pituitary gland
First Known Use of HYPOPHYSECTOMY
1909
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