Removal of internal organs and tissues, usually radical removal of the contents of a body cavity. ... Synonym: evisceration. ... Origin: G. Ex, out, + enteron, bowel ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ek-sen″tәr-a´shәn) extensive evisceration of organs and nearby structures. in ophthalmology, removal of the entire contents of the orbit. pelvic exenteration removal of the organs and adjacent structures of the pelvis. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: eks′en-tĕr-ā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Removal of internal organs and tissues, usually radical removal of the contents of a body cavity. Synonyms: evisceration1 Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=30938