What is another word for exenteration?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˌɛntəɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Exenteration is a surgical procedure where doctors remove all or parts of an organ, usually the eyes, intestines, or reproductive organs. Synonyms for this term include extirpation, excision, resection, and amputation. Each of these terms refers to the removal or extraction of a specified body part, and they are commonly used in medical language to describe similar procedures. Extirpation is used when referring to the complete removal of an organ or tumor, while excision is a more general term that can refer to any type of surgical removal. Resection is used when only part of an organ is removed, and amputation refers specifically to the removal of a limb or digit.

Synonyms for Exenteration:

What are the hypernyms for Exenteration?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    major surgery, surgical procedure, abdominal surgery, cancer surgery, surgical removal.

What are the hyponyms for Exenteration?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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