extirpation

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So it's not just extirpation and decreasing numbers, but it's also not good.

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surgical removal of a body part or tissue

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noun

surgical removal of a body part or tissue

noun

the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for extirpation.

noun

surgical removal of a body part or tissue

noun

the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

Example sentences

So it's not just extirpation and decreasing numbers, but it's also not good.

We've been recovering quite well, but it's far from over, being much like cancer extirpation.

By not agreeing only one side is at fault, then you as well are labeled a demon worthy of extirpation as well.

We found degradation of interaction network structure and function and extirpation of 50% of bee species.

The slave trade, colonial empires, tobacco, opium, and the extirpation of indigenous peoples for their land each seem a bit at odds with my concept of fair dealing and morality.

All I'm saying is that the USA relies too heavily on case law, tradition, and precedent, allowing corrupt practice to become entrenched and resistant to extirpation far too easily -- not that these things should be eliminated.

Our data indicate that beyond global species extinctions Earth is experiencing a huge episode of population declines and extirpations, which will have negative cascading consequences on ecosystem functioning and services vital to sustaining civilization.

Therefore, humanity needs to address anthropogenic population extirpation and decimation immediately.