pinealectomies
/ˌpɪniəˈlɛktəmiz/
noun
- Surgical procedures to remove the pineal gland.
- In animal studies, pinealectomies help researchers understand the role of melatonin.
- Only a few hospitals have the expertise to perform pinealectomies safely.
- Pinealectomies are rarely performed today because the gland is deep inside the brain.