enucleation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def surgical removal of something without cutting into it
examples the enucleation of the tumor
Outgoing links
Hypernym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Derivationally related form enucleation → enucleate
Incoming links
Hyponym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Derivationally related form enucleate → enucleation

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