extirpation vs hypophysectomy

hypophysectomy vs extirpation

extirpation and hypophysectomy both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
extirpation	Yes	No	No	No
hypophysectomy	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, hypophysectomy is a hyponym of extirpation; that is, hypophysectomy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extirpation:

extirpation: surgical removal of a body part or tissue
hypophysectomy: surgical removal of the pituitary gland

Other hyponyms of extirpation include adenoidectomy, adrenalectomy, suprarenalectomy, appendectomy, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, clitoridectomy, female circumcision, embolectomy, endarterectomy, enervation, hysterectomy, laminectomy, laryngectomy, lithotomy, lobectomy, lumpectomy, mastectomy, mastoidectomy, meniscectomy, nephrectomy, neurectomy, oophorectomy, ovariectomy, oophorosalpingectomy, ophthalmectomy, orchidectomy, orchiectomy, pancreatectomy, pneumonectomy, prostatectomy, salpingectomy, septectomy, sigmoidectomy, splenectomy, stapedectomy, sympathectomy, thrombectomy, thyroidectomy, tonsillectomy, vasectomy, vulvectomy.

extirpation (noun)	hypophysectomy (noun)
surgical removal of a body part or tissue	surgical removal of the pituitary gland
the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

Difference between extirpation and hypophysectomy

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