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extirpation vs lithotomy

lithotomy vs extirpation

extirpation and lithotomy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extirpation Yes No No No
lithotomy Yes No No No
As nouns, lithotomy is a hyponym of extirpation; that is, lithotomy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extirpation:
  • extirpation: surgical removal of a body part or tissue
  • lithotomy: surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
extirpation (noun) lithotomy (noun)
surgical removal of a body part or tissue surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
Difference between extirpation and lithotomy

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