1. the process of removing or reducing the vitality, energy, or life force from something
Usage: formal; often used in medical, biological, or figurative contexts
2. in dentistry, the removal of the nerve and blood vessels from a tooth
Usage: technical; dental medicine

Examples

• The devitalization of the community resulted from decades of economic decline.
• Prolonged stress can lead to the devitalization of one's mental and physical health.
• The dentist explained that devitalization of the tooth was necessary to stop the infection.
• Environmental pollution contributed to the devitalization of the local ecosystem.
• The devitalization of traditional customs has been a concern for cultural historians.
• After the devitalization procedure, the tooth no longer caused pain.