noun
- plural of evisceration; the act of removing the internal organs or entrails from a body or carcass
- plural of evisceration; the act of removing or destroying the essential or vital parts of something, leaving it weakened or ineffective
Usage: commonly used in medical, surgical, or culinary contexts
Usage: figurative use
Examples
- The butcher performed several eviscerations of the poultry before packaging.
- The eviscerations of the fish were done quickly and efficiently at the market.
- Critics argued that the budget cuts represented eviscerations of essential public services.
- The proposed amendments amounted to eviscerations of the original legislation.
- Medical students studied the eviscerations performed during anatomy demonstrations.