Removal of pituitary gland is known as ______.
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hypophysectomy
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hypoadenophysis
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hypophysectomised animal
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hypotrophy
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Hypophysectomy is the surgical removal of the pituitary gland (hypophysis), used historically to treat cancers and study endocrine function. The prefix 'hypo-' refers to the pituitary, and '-ectomy' means removal. Option A correctly identifies this term.