ul·tra·rad·i·cal | \ ˌəl-trə-ˈra-di-kəl 
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\Definition of ultraradical
: extremely radical: such as
a : extremely far removed from what is usual or traditional
an ultraradical approach especially : having, relating to, or being very extreme political or social views an ultraradical group/movement ultraradical tendencies
b medical : involving complete surgical removal of organs in a cavity of the body : of or relating to surgical exenteration (see exenterate)
removal of all pelvic organs during ultraradical surgery for recurrent ovarian cancer
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The first known use of ultraradical was in 1820
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