1. occurring or located outside the body
Usage: medical/scientific term
2. relating to medical procedures or devices that function outside the body, especially in blood circulation or organ support
Usage: medical/technical term

Examples

• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used to support patients with severe heart or lung failure.
• The extracorporeal circuit in dialysis machines filters waste from the patient's blood.
• Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is sometimes used to treat kidney stones.
• Doctors considered extracorporeal techniques to manage the patient's critical condition.
• The extracorporeal device was connected to the patient's circulatory system during surgery.