extirpation

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The Bronchocele alone will not admit this Extirpation, by reason of the great Number of Nerves, Veins, and neighbouring Arteries amidst which the Tumour is settl'd.

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel

Extirpation of the sac is probably the best method of treatment, especially in those of traumatic origin.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

"The Women's Association for the Extirpation of the whole breed of War Lords," she threw out.

From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

Extirpation of the Lateral Cartilage.—The operation of extirpating the lateral cartilage is by no means a new one, being introduced, according to Zundel, by the senior Lafosse in 1754.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton

We girls have formed a club for the "Abolition and Extirpation of Grotesque Idiotic Style."

From Harper's Young People, March 30, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various