Hypophysectomy
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Surgical removal or destruction of the hypophysis, or pituitary gland. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
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do not use /util except by MeSH definition |
Hypophysectomy Categories.
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Hypophysectomy, Chemical - Total or subtotal destruction of the pituitary gland by chemical injection. It is usually achieved by injection of ethyl alcohol via trans-sphenoidal cannulation under stereotaxic control. It is usually performed for the treatment of intractable pain. |
Hypophysectomy Definitions and Terms
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