SINCE 1828
ultraradical
adjective
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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