hypophysectomy

hy·poph·y·sec·to·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-pof-uh-sek-tuh-mee, hi-]
- /haɪˌpɒf əˈsɛk tə mi, hɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-pof-uh-sek-tuh-mee, hi-]
- /haɪˌpɒf əˈsɛk tə mi, hɪ-/

Definitions of hypophysectomy word

noun plural hypophysectomy excision of the pituitary gland. 1
noun hypophysectomy (surgery) the surgical removal of the hypophysis (pituitary gland). 1
noun hypophysectomy the surgical removal of the pituitary gland 0

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Origin of hypophysectomy

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; hypophys(is) + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Hypophysectomy

noun

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hypophysectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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