extirpation vs splenectomy

splenectomy vs extirpation

extirpation and splenectomy both are nouns.

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

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

extirpation: surgical removal of a body part or tissue
splenectomy: surgical removal of the spleen

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, orchidectomy, orchiectomy, pancreatectomy, pneumonectomy, prostatectomy, salpingectomy, septectomy, sigmoidectomy, stapedectomy, sympathectomy, thrombectomy, thyroidectomy, tonsillectomy, vasectomy, vulvectomy.

extirpation (noun)	splenectomy (noun)
surgical removal of a body part or tissue	surgical removal of the spleen
the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

Difference between extirpation and splenectomy

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