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Term: hypophysectomize

Definition:

hypophysectomize (verb) - to surgically remove the pituitary gland

Sense 1:

Usage: in medicine

Sample sentence:

Doctors decided to hypophysectomize the patient to treat their pituitary tumor.

Sense 2:

Usage: in veterinary medicine

Sample sentence:

The veterinarian had to hypophysectomize the dog in order to manage its hormonal imbalance.

Sense 3:

Usage: figuratively

Sample sentence:

In his latest novel, the author metaphorically hypophysectomized the protagonist's emotions, leaving them feeling empty and devoid of passion.

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