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hypophysectomy

/ˌhaɪ.pə.fɪˈzek.tə.mi/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pə.fɪˈzek.tə.mi/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий хирургическое удаление гипофиза.

A medical noun referring to the surgical removal of the pituitary gland.

  1. Surgical removal of the pituitary glandC2formalmedical

    A medical procedure involving the excision of the pituitary gland, often performed to treat tumors or other endocrine disorders.

    ruГипофизэктомия

    • The patient underwent a hypophysectomy to remove a pituitary tumor.
    • Recovery after a hypophysectomy requires careful monitoring of hormone levels.
    • Hypophysectomy is a complex neurosurgical procedure.
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