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Definition of Extracorporeal
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Extracorporeal: Outside the body, in the anatomic sense. As in extracorporeal circulation, extracorporeal dialysis, and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. From extra- + corpus, meaning body.