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orchiectomy vs extirpation

extirpation vs orchiectomy

orchiectomy and extirpation both are nouns.

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

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