hypophysectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From hypophysis + -ectomy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The surgical removal of the hypophysis (pituitary gland).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypophysectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
cryohypophysectomy · hypophysectomize
Translations (2)
pl hipofizektomia (the surgical removal of the pituitary gland) · it ipofisectomia (the surgical removal of the pituitary gland)