Amputation and Extirpation

Amputation

Amputation noun - A surgical removal of all or part of a limb.
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Extirpation and amputation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extirpation" instead a noun "Amputation".

Nearby Words: amputate, amputated, amputee, amputating

Extirpation

Extirpation noun - The act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence.
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Synonyms for Extirpation

Amputation and extirpation are semantically related. You can use "Amputation" instead a noun "Extirpation".

Nearby Words: extirpate, extirpated, extirpative, extirpating
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