Extirpation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Surgical removal of a body part or tissue.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Lumpectomy
- Lobectomy
- Adrenalectomy
- Endarterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Appendectomy
- Pneumonectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Clitoridectomy
- Laminectomy
- Laryngectomy
- Orchidectomy
- Oophorosalpingectomy
- Vulvectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Ophthalmectomy
- Stapedectomy
- Nephrectomy
- Neurectomy
- Prostatectomy
- Mastectomy
- Salpingectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Sympathectomy
- Thrombectomy
- Embolectomy
- Lithotomy
- Septectomy
- Hypophysectomy
- Pancreatectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Meniscectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Splenectomy
- Sigmoidectomy
- Vasectomy
- Enervation
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Meaning 2
The act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.