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