evisceration

• Substantiv, das die operative Entfernung eines Organs oder seines Inhalts, den Akt des Entfernens von Eingeweiden oder inneren Organen oder die Veränderung von etwas (z. B. eines Gesetzes oder einer Aussage) bezeichnet, sodass dessen Wert gemindert wird.

A noun referring to the surgical removal of an organ or its contents, the act of removing the bowels or viscera, or the alteration of something such as a legislative act or statement in a way that reduces its value.

1. C2formalmedical

   The surgical removal of an organ or the contents of an organ from a patient.

   Eviszeration

   • The surgeon performed an evisceration to remove the damaged organ.
   • Evisceration is a rare but serious surgical procedure.
   • The patient required emergency evisceration after the accident.

   Synonymeexenteration

2. Removal of bowelsC2formalmedical

   The act of removing the bowels or viscera; cutting so as to cause the viscera to protrude.

   Entfernung der Eingeweide

   • The autopsy revealed a violent evisceration.
   • In ancient times, evisceration was used as a method of execution.
   • The wound was so severe it resulted in evisceration.

   Synonymedisembowelment

3. Reduction of valueC2formal

   Altering something, such as a legislative act or a statement, in a way that reduces its value or effectiveness.

   Entwertung

   • The amendment led to the evisceration of the original bill.
   • Critics argued that the changes were an evisceration of the policy.
   • The final version of the statement was an evisceration of its initial intent.

   Synonymeemasculationvitiationweakening