exenteration
[/ɛɡˌzɛntəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: exenterations / exenterações
🇧🇷 exenteração
1. A surgical procedure involving the removal of all contents of a body cavity, typically the pelvis or orbit of the eye
The patient underwent orbital exenteration to remove the malignant tumor.
O paciente foi submetido a uma exenteração orbitária para remover o tumor maligno.
2. The act of disemboweling or removing the viscera from a body cavity
Pelvic exenteration is performed in advanced cases of cancer to remove affected organs.
A exenteração pélvica é realizada em casos avançados de câncer para remover órgãos afetados.
3. In anatomy, the removal or exposure of internal organs
Anterior exenteration involves removal of bladder, prostate, and seminal vesicles.
A exenteração anterior envolve a remoção da bexiga, próstata e vesículas seminais.
💡 Exenteration is a highly specialized surgical term primarily used in oncological and ophthalmic medical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is restricted to medical, surgical, and healthcare professional discourse. The procedure is considered a last-resort treatment option for advanced cancers and is discussed sensitively with patients due to its severe nature and life-altering consequences.
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