How Do You Spell EXENTERATION?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˌɛntəɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Exenteration is a medical term pronounced [ɛksɛn̪təˈreɪʃən], which means the surgical removal of internal organs or tissues. The spelling of the word is derived from the Latin roots "ex," meaning out of, and "entero," meaning intestine. The IPA phonetic transcription reveals that the first syllable [ɛks] is stressed, while the second syllable [ɛn̪tə] is pronounced with a nasal "n" sound. The word ends with the suffix "-ation," which indicates a process or an action.

EXENTERATION Meaning and Definition

1. Exenteration is a surgical procedure in which the contents of a body cavity, such as the abdominal or pelvic cavity, are completely removed. It involves the extensive removal of organs, tissues, and structures within that cavity, often to treat certain conditions or diseases. The procedure aims to eliminate the source of the problem or to prevent the spread of cancer or infection.

   In the field of medicine, exenteration most commonly refers to orbital exenteration, which is the removal of the entire contents of the eye socket. This procedure is typically performed when the eye socket is affected by conditions such as cancerous tumors, severe infection, or extensive trauma, and is necessary to prevent the spread of diseased or damaged tissue.

   During exenteration, the surgeons make an incision and carefully dissect and remove all organs, tissues, and structures within the targeted cavity. This may include organs such as the uterus, bladder, rectum, and surrounding lymph nodes if performed in the pelvic area. In the case of orbital exenteration, the eye, surrounding tissues, and even parts of the skull may be removed.

   Exenteration is a complex surgical procedure that requires a highly skilled surgical team and is typically performed under general anesthesia. It carries potential risks and complications due to the extensive nature of tissue removal. However, in certain cases, exenteration can be a life-saving procedure or significantly improve the quality of life for patients facing serious medical conditions.

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Etymology of EXENTERATION

The word "exenteration" comes from the Latin word "exenteratio", which is derived from the verb "exenterare". In Latin, "ex" means "out of" or "from", and "enteron" means "intestine" or "guts". Therefore, "exenterare" refers to the act of removing the contents of the intestines or disemboweling. Over time, the term "exenteration" has been adopted and used in medical contexts to describe the surgical procedure of removing the internal organs or contents of a body cavity, typically the abdominal or orbital cavity.

Similar spelling words for EXENTERATION

• exhumation,
• exenterate.

Plural form of EXENTERATION is EXENTERATIONS