noun
- surgical removal of the pineal gland
Usage: medical
Examples
- The neurosurgeon performed a pinealectomy to remove the tumor.
- Pinealectomy is a rare procedure due to the gland’s deep location in the brain.
- After the pinealectomy, the patient’s sleep patterns were monitored closely.
- The medical team discussed the risks of pinealectomy with the family.
- Recovery from pinealectomy typically requires several weeks of observation.