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

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The first known use of hypophysectomy was in 1909

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“Hypophysectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypophysectomy. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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hypophysectomy

noun

hy·poph·y·sec·to·my -mē

plural hypophysectomies

: surgical removal of the pituitary gland

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