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Disembowelment: meaning, definitions and examples

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disembowelment

 

[ ˌdɪsɪmˈbaʊəlmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

surgical procedure

Disembowelment is the act of removing the internal organs from the body, particularly the intestines. This term is often used in both medical and historical contexts, and it can refer to both a surgical procedure or a violent act.

Synonyms

entrails removal, evisceration, gutting

Examples of usage

  • The surgeon performed a disembowelment to treat the severe abdominal injury.
  • In ancient times, disembowelment was a common form of execution.
  • The horror movie featured a scene of gruesome disembowelment.

Translations

Translations of the word "disembowelment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evisceração

🇮🇳 आंत निकालना

🇩🇪 Eviszerierung

🇮🇩 pengeluaran usus

🇺🇦 висічення нутрощів

🇵🇱 wyłuszczenie

🇯🇵 内臓を取り出すこと

🇫🇷 éviscération

🇪🇸 evisceración

🇹🇷 bağırsak çıkarma

🇰🇷 내장을 제거하다

🇸🇦 استئصال الأمعاء

🇨🇿 vynětí vnitřností

🇸🇰 vyňatie vnútorností

🇨🇳 取出内脏

🇸🇮 evakuacija

🇮🇸 innri líffæri

🇰🇿 ішек алып тастау

🇬🇪 შიდა ორგანოების ამოღება

🇦🇿 bağırsaqların çıxarılması

🇲🇽 evisceración

Word origin

The word 'disembowelment' originates from the Middle English term 'disembowelen', which means 'to remove the bowels'. The prefix 'dis-' means 'apart' or 'asunder', while 'embowel' comes from 'bowl', referring to the internal organs housed within the abdominal cavity. The practice itself has been documented throughout history, often associated with various forms of punishment and sacrifice across cultures. In medieval times, disembowelment was seen as a particularly brutal method of execution, used for treason or other serious crimes. The use of the term has evolved, but it still carries connotations of violence and surgical precision.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,737, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.