Hypophysectomy
Hypophysectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of part or all of the pituitary gland.
Also known as Excision of the Hypophysis, Excision of the Pituitary Gland, Excision of the Pituitary Gland+B3297, Hypophysectomy, Hypophysis Cerebri Excision, Hypophysis Excision, Pituitary Gland Excision, Pituitectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0020632 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pituitary gland | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |