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resection

/rɪˈsɛkʃən/

resectionnoun

resections

/rɪˈsɛkʃən/

Translations

The surgeon performed a resection of the tumor.

Хирург провел резекцию опухоли.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

cutting out

resectionverb

resectioned

Past Simple

resectioned

Past Participle

resectioning

Gerund

/rɪˈsɛk.ʃən/

Definitions

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

Used attributively, especially in medical contexts (e.g., 'resection margins').

Definitions

Relating to or involving a resection.

Post-resection care is vital for patient recovery.