enucleation
[/ɪˌnjuːkliˈeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: enucleations / enucleações
enucleação
1. The surgical removal of the nucleus of an organ or cell, particularly the eye
The ophthalmologist performed an enucleation to remove the patient's damaged eye.
O oftalmologista realizou uma enucleação para remover o olho danificado do paciente.
2. In biology, the removal of the nucleus from a cell
Enucleation of the egg cell was necessary for the cloning experiment.
A enucleação da célula do óvulo foi necessária para o experimento de clonagem.
3. The removal or extraction of a core or central part from something
The enucleation of the tumor was completed without complications.
A enucleação do tumor foi concluída sem complicações.
Enucleation is a specialized medical term used primarily in surgical and clinical contexts. In Brazil, as in the USA and Portugal, it is standard terminology in ophthalmology and oncology. The procedure carries significant psychological weight, particularly in ophthalmology where eye removal represents a major quality-of-life consideration for patients.
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