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extirpation
(redirected from Local extinction)

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ex·tir·pa·tion (kstr-pshn)
n.
The surgical removal of an organ, part of an organ, or diseased tissue.
extir·pate v.
extirpation
[ek′stərpā′shən]
Etymology: L, extirpare, to root out
the total removal of a diseased organ or body part.
extirpation [ek″ster-pa´shun]
complete removal or eradication of an organ or tissue.
extirpation
complete removal or eradication of an organ or tissue.
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