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extraction [ek-strak´shun] 1. the process or act of pulling or drawing out.2. the preparation of an extract.breech extraction extraction of an infant from the uterus in cases of breech presentation.flap extraction removal of a cataract by making a flap in the cornea.menstrual extraction a form of induced abortion in which a flexible cannula is inserted through an undilated cervix for the purpose of removing the fertilized embryo and endometrium. The cannula is attached to a syringe, which is used to aspirate the uterine contents and induce the onset of the “missed period.” This technique is not always effective, and sometimes a second procedure is required. It should be done within two weeks of a missed menstrual period.serial extraction the selective extraction of primary teeth during an extended period of time to allow autonomous adjustment.tooth extraction forcible removal of a tooth; called also odontectomy.vacuum extraction removal of the uterine contents by application of a vacuum, done either for delivery of a viable fetus or for an abortion.o·don·tec·to·my (ō'don-tek'tŏ-mē), Removal of teeth by the reflection of a mucoperiosteal flap and excision of bone from around the root or roots before the application of force to effect the tooth removal. [odont- + G. ektomē, excision] odontectomy (ō′dŏn-tĕk′tə-mē)n. Removal of teeth by the bending back of a mucoperiosteal flap and excision of bone from around the root before the application of force to remove the tooth.o·don·tec·to·my (ō'don-tek'tŏ-mē) Removal of teeth by the reflection of a mucoperiosteal flap and excision of bone from around the root or roots before the application of force to effect the tooth removal. [odont- + G. ektomē, excision]o·don·tec·to·my (ō'don-tek'tŏ-mē) Removal of teeth by reflection of a mucoperiosteal flap and excision of bone from around root or roots before application of force to effect tooth removal. [odont- + G. ektomē, excision]ThesaurusSeeextraction |