Extirpation
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Extirpation can refer to:
- Local extinctionLocal extinctionLocal extinction, also known as extirpation, is the condition of a species which ceases to exist in the chosen geographic area of study, though it still exists elsewhere...
- removing solid matter from a part of the body, as in thrombectomy or endarterectomyEndarterectomyEndarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the atheromatous plaque material, or blockage, in the lining of an artery constricted by the buildup of soft/hardening deposits. It is carried out by separating the plaque from the arterial wall....