What does exenteration mean?
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ex·en·ter·a·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
exenterationnoun
surgical removal of the organs within a body cavity (as those of the pelvis)
Wiktionary
exenterationnoun
The surgical removal of all the contents of a body cavity such as the pelvis or the orbit.
exenterationnoun
The process or fact of removing the entrails; evisceration.
Etymology: From exenterare.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Exenterationnoun
The act of taking out the bowels; embowelling.
Etymology: exenteratio, Lat.
Belonius not only affirms that chamelions feed on flies, caterpillars, beetles, and other insects; but upon exenteration he found these animals in their bellies. Thomas Browne, Vulg. Errours.
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exenteration
Exenteration is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all the contents within a body cavity, often as a treatment for severe diseases or conditions, particularly cancer. It typically involves the removal of organs and tissues from the chest, abdomen, or pelvic region. This is often followed by complex reconstructive surgery. The aim is to remove all parts of a disease to prevent its further spread.
Webster Dictionary
Exenterationnoun
act of exenterating
Etymology: [LL. exenteratio.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of exenteration in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of exenteration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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