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exenteration

/ɛksɛnˈtɛrɪˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does exenteration mean?

noun

The surgical removal of the contents of a body cavity, especially the eyes, or the act of removing something from a place or position.

Example

"The surgeon performed an exenteration of the patient's abdominal cavity to remove the tumor."

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