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evisceration

 

[ ˌiː.vɪs.əˈreɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

Evisceration refers to the surgical removal of the internal organs from the body cavity, often performed in an emergency situation. It can occur during certain medical procedures, particularly in cases of severe trauma or infection. In some cases, evisceration may also pertain to the removal of organs for transplantation. The term can also be metaphorically used to describe the removal of vital elements or essential parts from something.

Synonyms

disembowelment, organs removal, visceration

Examples of usage

  • The evisceration process was necessary after the accident.
  • Surgeons performed evisceration to treat the severe abdominal injury.
  • Evisceration is a crucial step in certain surgical operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "evisceration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evisceração

🇮🇳 अवशोषण

🇩🇪 Eviszeration

🇮🇩 eviscerasi

🇺🇦 евісцерація

🇵🇱 ewisceracja

🇯🇵 内臓摘出

🇫🇷 éviscération

🇪🇸 evisceración

🇹🇷 eviscerasyon

🇰🇷 내장 제거

🇸🇦 استئصال الأعضاء الداخلية

🇨🇿 eviscerace

🇸🇰 eviscerácia

🇨🇳 去内脏术

🇸🇮 evisceracija

🇮🇸 evisceration

🇰🇿 эвисцерация

🇬🇪 ევისცერაცია

🇦🇿 eviscerasiya

🇲🇽 evisceración

Etymology

The word 'evisceration' derives from the Latin term 'eviscerare,' which means 'to disembowel.' This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'e-' meaning 'out of' or 'from,' and 'viscera,' which refers to the internal organs of the body, particularly those within the abdominal cavity. The use of 'evisceration' in medical terminology has been consistent since the 19th century, often associated with surgical practices and emergency medicine. Its application spans both literal interpretations, such as in surgery and trauma, as well as metaphorical uses in various contexts to suggest the act of removing essential elements from something.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,794 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.