Definitions for "HYPOPHYSECTOMY"
Removal of the pituitary gland. Hypothalamus - The part of the brain that lies below the thalamus and functions to regulate autonomic activities, like body temperature and weight. It connects the pituitary to the brain and is the link between the endocrine system and the nervous system.
Excision of the hypophysis cerebri.
Surgical removal of the hypophysis (pituitary gland).