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Extirpation Definition & Meaning

extirpation
noun
  1. surgical removal of a body part or tissue
  2. the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

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  • "hemorrhoid extirpation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does extirpation mean?
surgical removal of a body part or tissue the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
What part of speech is extirpation?
Extirpation is a noun.
How many definitions does extirpation have?
Extirpation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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