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hysterectomy vs extirpation

extirpation vs hysterectomy

hysterectomy and extirpation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hysterectomy Yes No No No
extirpation Yes No No No
As nouns, extirpation is a hypernym of hysterectomy; that is, extirpation is a word with a broader meaning than hysterectomy:
  • hysterectomy: surgical removal of the uterus
  • extirpation: surgical removal of a body part or tissue
Other hypernyms of hysterectomy include ablation, cutting out, excision.
hysterectomy (noun) extirpation (noun)
surgical removal of the uterus surgical removal of a body part or tissue
the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
Difference between hysterectomy and extirpation

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