A patient underwent a hypophysectomy to remove a tumor that was causing:
A) hypoparathyroidism.
B) hypophysis.
C) hypopituitarism.
D) hypothyroidism.

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Hypophysectomy is the surgical removal of the pituitary gland (hypophysis). The pituitary gland secretes various hormones that regulate the functions of other endocrine glands in the body. A tumor in the pituitary gland can cause overproduction or underproduction of hormones that can lead to a condition known as hypopituitarism.

A Patient Underwent a Hypophysectomy to Remove a Tumor That