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Eviscerated: meaning, definitions and examples

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eviscerated

 

[ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪtɪd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

Eviscerated refers to a state in which the internal organs have been removed or dislodged from their usual position in a living being, particularly in a surgical context. This term can also describe the removal of organs from carcasses during dissection.

Synonyms

disemboweled, emptied, gutted.

Examples of usage

  • The eviscerated animal was no longer suitable for consumption.
  • During the surgery, the surgeon accidentally eviscerated the patient.
  • Eviscerated specimens are often used for anatomical studies.
Context #2 | Verb

figurative use

To eviscerate can also mean to remove the essential parts of something, often used metaphorically when discussing a critique or analysis that strips away the core elements of a concept or argument.

Synonyms

devastated, dismantled, obliterated.

Examples of usage

  • The criticism eviscerated his argument.
  • The new policy has eviscerated the core values of the organization.
  • Reviewers eviscerated the film for its lack of meaningful dialogue.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • Derived from the Latin word 'eviscerare', meaning 'to disembowel' or 'to remove the entrails'.
  • The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' while 'viscera' refers to internal organs, indicating a literal removal of innards.

Historical Usage

  • The term was initially used in veterinary contexts before being adopted in broader medical and literary uses.
  • In ancient Rome, evisceration was sometimes part of a sacrificial rite, illustrating its historical significance.

Literature

  • The word often appears in Gothic literature to describe violence and horror, enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative.
  • Famous authors use it to convey gruesome imagery, helping to establish atmosphere and mood in stories.

Science

  • In biology, evisceration refers to the removal of internal organs for study or preservation, particularly in dissection of animals.
  • Certain marine animals, like sea cucumbers, can eviscerate their organs as a defense mechanism, demonstrating survival adaptation.

Pop Culture

  • The term has been employed in horror films and video games to evoke shock, often used to describe dramatic violence.
  • Notable films use graphic depictions of evisceration to heighten suspense or illustrate the stakes of conflict between characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "eviscerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eviscerado

🇮🇳 अवशिष्ट

🇩🇪 eviszeriert

🇮🇩 diekskresi

🇺🇦 евісцерований

🇵🇱 ewiscerowany

🇯🇵 内臓を取り除かれた

🇫🇷 éviscéré

🇪🇸 eviscerado

🇹🇷 iç organları çıkarılmış

🇰🇷 내장을 제거한

🇸🇦 مُستَأصَل

🇨🇿 eviscerovaný

🇸🇰 eviscerovaný

🇨🇳 去内脏的

🇸🇮 evakuiran

🇮🇸 innvöðvaður

🇰🇿 ішек-қарыннан тазартылған

🇬🇪 ევიზორებული

🇦🇿 daxili orqanları çıxarılmış

🇲🇽 eviscerado

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,032 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.