1. plural of enucleation; the surgical removal of a nucleus or a structure resembling a nucleus, especially the removal of an eye from its socket
Usage: medical/surgical term; commonly used in ophthalmology
2. plural of enucleation; the removal of the kernel or central part of something
Usage: technical or specialized use

Examples

• The surgeon performed several enucleations to remove the damaged eyes.
• Enucleations are common procedures in modern ophthalmology.
• The patient underwent bilateral enucleations due to severe trauma.
• Medical students studied the techniques of enucleations in their surgical training.
• The hospital recorded five enucleations performed last month.