Hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the pituitary gland is removed. The term hypophysectomized is used to describe a person who has undergone this procedure. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this condition. Some of the common synonyms include pituitary ablation, pituitaryectomy, pituitary gland removal, and pituitary gland ablation. While these terms are slightly different, they all refer to the same condition of having part or all of the pituitary gland removed. It is important to use the correct medical term when discussing this condition with patients or healthcare professionals.