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detruncation|diːtrʌŋˈkeɪʃən|
[ad. L. dētruncātiōn-em a lopping off, n. of action f. dētruncāre: see prec. Cf. mod.F. détroncation.]
The action of cutting off or cutting short; the fact or condition of being cut short. (lit. and fig.)
1623Cockeram, Detruncation, a lopping or cutting. 1651Biggs New Disp. ⁋287 Detruncation or diminution of their strength. 1751Johnson Rambler No. 88 ⁋11 This detruncation of our syllables. 1845Blackw. Mag. LVII. 523 Not a perilous gash, but a detruncation fatal to the living frame. 1877Burnett Ear 43 Two detruncated cones placed together at their points of detruncation.
b. Obstetric Surg. (See quot.)
1847Craig, Detruncation, The separation of the trunk of the fœtus from the head, the latter remaining in utero. 1883in Syd. Soc. Lex. |