👉 The term "extirpatory" is a medical term that refers to an action or process that causes the death of a living organism. It typically involves removing or destroying a tumor, organ, or other structure from the body through surgical methods such as cutting, dissection, or excision. Extirpatory surgery is often used in treating various types of cancer and can be performed by doctors who specialize in oncology. The goal of extirpatory surgery is to remove the tumor without