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resection

UK
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/
US
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/

Translations

resectionnoun
resections
pl
UK
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/
US
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/
résectionMédecine.
The patient underwent a resection of the tumor to prevent its spread.
Le patient a subi une résection de la tumeur pour empêcher sa propagation.
Additional translations
résectionTopographie, géodésie.
Synonyms
excision
removal
operation
surgery
cutting out
resectionverb
resectioned
Past Simple
resectioned
Past Participle
resectioning
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈsɛk.ʃən/
US
/rɪˈsɛk.ʃən/
réséquerMédecine.
The team resectioned the damaged segment of intestine.
L'équipe a réséqué le segment endommagé de l'intestin.
Additional translations
résectionnerTopographie, géodésie; emploi rare.
resectionadjective
Used attributively, especially in medical contexts (e.g., 'resection margins').
de résectionMédecine.
Post-resection care is vital for patient recovery.
Les soins de résection postopératoires sont essentiels à la guérison du patient.

Definitions

resectionnoun
The surgical removal of part of an organ, tissue, or structure.
The patient underwent a resection of the tumor to prevent its spread.
A surveying method of locating a position by taking angles to two or more known points.
By using resection, the cartographer fixed the station's exact coordinates.
resectionverb
To surgically remove part of an organ, tissue, or structure.
The team resectioned the damaged segment of intestine.
To determine the position of a point in surveying by measuring angles to known locations.
They resectioned the hilltop to plot it accurately on the map.
resectionadjective
Relating to or involving a resection.
Post-resection care is vital for patient recovery.
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