extirpation
- noun
- /ˌɛkstərˈpeɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
extirpación
- Reconstruction of the tongue after tumor extirpation primarily focuses on maximizing function.
- tumor extirpation
Examples
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The doctor explained that the extirpation of the damaged tissue was necessary to prevent further complications.
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PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): Figure 15: Macroscopic appearance of giant mass approximately 8 kilograms, after total extirpation.
Academic text (2007) -
The most successful intervention is extirpation or debulking of the tumor by means of a superficial or total parotidectomy.
Academic text (2006) -
The patient underwent an operation for the extirpation of a giant, solid, heterogeneic mass at the right anterior-superior hemithorax.
Academic text (2007) -
Acquired auricular deformities commonly result from traumatic injuries, bum trauma, or tumor extirpation.
Academic text (2014) -
My guess is most breast cancer patients have never heard the following statement from Breast Cancer Research, which states, "the surgical extirpation of primary breast cancer, among other effects, accelerates relapse for some premenopausal node-positive patients."
Blog text (13) -
The DIEP flap is harvested with the patient in the supine position, and in all our cases, it was dissected simultaneously with oncologic extirpation.
Academic text (2005) -
The reason such "testimonials" are convincing is that, for most solid tumors that haven't metastasized, surgical extirpation is the primary therapy (exceptions include anal cancer and testicular cancer).
Blog text (18) -
During the surgery, the extirpation of the tumor was crucial for the patient's recovery.
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After the extirpation of the infected appendix, the patient was monitored closely for any signs of infection.
Synonyms
50
4.3
Removing something from a place using effort or force
13
6.9
An operation to remove part of the body or tissue
7
7.8
Surgery that removes part of an organ or tissue
2
7.9
A medical operation that cuts out tissue or a growth
2
8.3
Removal of part of the body by surgery to treat a disease
1
9.9
Removal of an organ or tumor by surgery without cutting it open
The removal of part of the body by surgery
Removal of an arm or leg at its joint during surgery
Antonyms
How Extensive
- Specialized
34
6.5
- Specialized
- Specialized
2
7.9
106
2.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word extirpation comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and stirps 'root', so it is like 'pulling a root out'. In surgery, extirpation means removing a diseased part or tissue completely to stop the problem.