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Definition of Extirpation
1. Noun. Surgical removal of a body part or tissue.
Exact synonyms: Ablation, Cutting Out, Excision
Specialized synonyms: Adenoidectomy, Adrenalectomy, Suprarenalectomy, Appendectomy, Appendicectomy, Cholecystectomy, Clitoridectomy, Female Circumcision, Embolectomy, Endarterectomy, Enervation, Hypophysectomy, Hysterectomy, Laminectomy, Laryngectomy, Lithotomy, Lobectomy, Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, Mastoidectomy, Meniscectomy, Nephrectomy, Neurectomy, Oophorectomy, Ovariectomy, Oophorosalpingectomy, Ophthalmectomy, Orchidectomy, Orchiectomy, Pancreatectomy, Pneumonectomy, Prostatectomy, Salpingectomy, Septectomy, Sigmoidectomy, Splenectomy, Stapedectomy, Sympathectomy, Thrombectomy, Thyroidectomy, Tonsillectomy, Vasectomy, Vulvectomy
Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Derivative terms: Ablate, Excise, Extirpate
Specialized synonyms: Adenoidectomy, Adrenalectomy, Suprarenalectomy, Appendectomy, Appendicectomy, Cholecystectomy, Clitoridectomy, Female Circumcision, Embolectomy, Endarterectomy, Enervation, Hypophysectomy, Hysterectomy, Laminectomy, Laryngectomy, Lithotomy, Lobectomy, Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, Mastoidectomy, Meniscectomy, Nephrectomy, Neurectomy, Oophorectomy, Ovariectomy, Oophorosalpingectomy, Ophthalmectomy, Orchidectomy, Orchiectomy, Pancreatectomy, Pneumonectomy, Prostatectomy, Salpingectomy, Septectomy, Sigmoidectomy, Splenectomy, Stapedectomy, Sympathectomy, Thrombectomy, Thyroidectomy, Tonsillectomy, Vasectomy, Vulvectomy
Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Derivative terms: Ablate, Excise, Extirpate
2. Noun. The act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence.
Exact synonyms: Deracination, Excision
Generic synonyms: Pull, Pulling
Derivative terms: Deracinate, Extirpate, Extirpate
Generic synonyms: Pull, Pulling
Derivative terms: Deracinate, Extirpate, Extirpate
Definition of Extirpation
1. n. The act of extirpating or rooting out, or the state of being extirpated; eradication; excision; total destruction; as, the extirpation of weeds from land, of evil from the heart, of a race of men, of heresy.
Definition of Extirpation
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Medical Definition of Extirpation
1. The act of extirpating or rooting out, or the state of being extirpated; eradication; excision; total destruction; as, the extirpation of weeds from land, of evil from the heart, of a race of men, of heresy. Origin: L. Extirpatio, exstirpatio: cf. F. Extirpation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Extirpation
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