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lithotomy vs extirpation

extirpation vs lithotomy

lithotomy and extirpation both are nouns.

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

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