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decapitation
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decapitation /de·cap·i·ta·tion/ (de-kap″ĭ-ta´shun) the removal of the head, as of an animal, fetus, or bone.
de·cap·i·ta·tion (d-kp-tshn)
n.
The removal of a head, as of an animal, a fetus, or a bone.
decapitation
[dēkap′itā′shən]
literally, cutting off the head, as the head of a bone or the head of a fetus when delivery is not possible otherwise. This is no longer performed in clinical practice.
decapitation
removal of the head, as of an animal, fetus or bone.


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