extirpation vs orchidectomy

orchidectomy vs extirpation

extirpation and orchidectomy both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
extirpation	Yes	No	No	No
orchidectomy	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, orchidectomy is a hyponym of extirpation; that is, orchidectomy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extirpation:

extirpation: surgical removal of a body part or tissue
orchidectomy: surgical removal of one or both testicles

Other hyponyms of extirpation include adenoidectomy, adrenalectomy, suprarenalectomy, appendectomy, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, clitoridectomy, female circumcision, embolectomy, endarterectomy, enervation, hypophysectomy, hysterectomy, laminectomy, laryngectomy, lithotomy, lobectomy, lumpectomy, mastectomy, mastoidectomy, meniscectomy, nephrectomy, neurectomy, oophorectomy, ovariectomy, oophorosalpingectomy, ophthalmectomy, orchiectomy, pancreatectomy, pneumonectomy, prostatectomy, salpingectomy, septectomy, sigmoidectomy, splenectomy, stapedectomy, sympathectomy, thrombectomy, thyroidectomy, tonsillectomy, vasectomy, vulvectomy.

extirpation (noun)	orchidectomy (noun)
surgical removal of a body part or tissue	surgical removal of one or both testicles
the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

Difference between extirpation and orchidectomy

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