noun
- surgical procedures involving the removal of internal organs or contents from a body cavity
Usage: medical
Examples
- The surgeon performed multiple exenterations to remove the damaged tissue.
- Pelvic exenterations are complex procedures requiring specialized training.
- The medical team prepared for the extensive exenterations needed after the trauma.
- Recovery from such exenterations typically requires extended hospitalization.
- The oncologist recommended exenterations as part of the cancer treatment plan.