resection
1 synonym for resection, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The surgical removal of part or all of an organ, tissue, or tumor.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use resection
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
liver resection
bowel resection
undergo a resection
A medical/technical term, not used in everyday speech.
Etymology
From Latin resectio, "a cutting off," from resecare ("to cut back").
Full origin of resection →Frequently asked questions
What does “resection” mean?
The word “resection” means the surgical removal of part or all of an organ, tissue, or tumor. In plain terms, surgical removal of a body part or tissue.
How do you use “resection” in a sentence?
Here is “resection” used in a sentence: “The surgeon performed a resection to remove the diseased section of intestine.”
What part of speech is “resection”?
Depending on how it is used, “resection” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “resection” come from?
The word “resection” comes from Latin. From Latin resectio, "a cutting off," from resecare ("to cut back").
How many meanings does “resection” have?
“Resection” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the surgical removal of part or all of an organ, tissue, or tumor.
