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hypophysectomy

 

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Noun hypophysectomy has 1 sense
  1. hypophysectomy - surgical removal of the pituitary gland
    --1 is a kind of
    ablation, extirpation, cutting out, excision
    Derived forms: verb hypophysectomize1, verb hypophysectomise1

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hypophysectomy

Description:

Hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal or destruction of the pituitary gland.

Possible Senses and Usages:

Medical Sense:

In the medical field, hypophysectomy refers to the surgical removal of the pituitary gland, usually performed to treat certain pituitary tumors or manage conditions such as acromegaly or Cushing's disease.

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Popular Sense:

In general usage, hypophysectomy may metaphorically refer to the complete elimination or eradication of something, often used to describe removing the core or source of a problem.

Sample Sentence: The company's decision to downsize was like a hypophysectomy, cutting out entire departments to address financial troubles.

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Local Sense:

In some local communities, hypophysectomy might denote a local event, festival, or tradition specific to that particular area. This usage might be rare or localized.

Sample Sentence: The annual hypophysectomy celebration brought together the entire town, showcasing their unique cultural heritage.

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