Multiple choice

Removal of pituitary gland is known as ______.

  1. hypophysectomy

  2. hypoadenophysis

  3. hypophysectomised animal

  4. hypotrophy

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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.