Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypophysectomy?

A. hypophys (pituitary) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the pituitary gland
B. hypo (over) + phys (gland) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the adrenal gland
C. hypophys (pancreas) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the pancreas
D. hypo (under) + phys (gland) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the pituitary gland


Answer: A

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