1. the act of destroying or removing something completely, especially a disease, pest, or unwanted population
Usage: often used in medical, agricultural, or ecological contexts
2. the surgical removal of an organ or body part
Usage: medical/technical term

Examples

• The extirpation of smallpox is one of medicine's greatest achievements.
• Farmers worked toward the extirpation of invasive species from their fields.
• The extirpation of the tumor required careful surgical planning.
• Conservation efforts focused on preventing the extirpation of endangered species.
• Public health campaigns aimed at the extirpation of malaria in the region.
• The extirpation of the infected tissue was necessary to stop the spread of disease.