resection
Resection (noun) means the surgical removal of part or all of an organ, tissue, or tumor. Example: “The surgeon performed a resection to remove the diseased section of intestine.”
How to use resection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSurgical removal of a body part or tissue.
A medical/technical term, not used in everyday speech.
Word forms
resectioned past tense, resections plural, resections singular
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The surgeon performed a _____ to remove the diseased section of intestine.
Etymology
From Latin resectio, "a cutting off," from resecare ("to cut back").
Rhymes for 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.