hypophysectomized v remove the pituitary glands a having the pituitary gland removed by surgery hypophysectomized tadpoles Usage(s) A biologist says he has "hypophysectomized" a pigeon when he has removed its pituitary gland; a psychologist speaks of "tactual-kinesthetic perception" when a blindfolded person . Synonym(s) hypophysectomize hypophysectomise hypophysectomised