exæresis

A form of exaeresis — An operation involving the removal of a part or parts of the body; excision, ectomy.

Meanings

nounexæresis (plural exæreses)

plural exæreses

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of exaeresis.
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APA

exæresis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ex%C3%A6resis

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“exæresis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ex%C3%A6resis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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