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

Rhymes for hypophysectomy

• adrenalectomy
• cholecystectomy
• endarterectomy
• lymphadenectomy
• ovariectomy
• pancreatectomy
• appendectomy
• hepatectomy
• hysterectomy
• iridectomy
• laminectomy
• laryngectomy

Medical Definition

hypophysectomy

noun

hy·​poph·​y·​sec·​to·​my -mē 

plural hypophysectomies

: surgical removal of the pituitary gland