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resection

UK
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/
US
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/

Translations

resectionnoun
resections
pl
UK
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/
US
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/
The surgeon performed a resection of the tumor.
Хирург провел резекцию опухоли.
Additional translations
удаление
иссечение
Synonyms
removal
cutting out
surgery
operation
excision
resectionverb
resectioned
Past Simple
resectioned
Past Participle
resectioning
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈsɛk.ʃən/
US
/rɪˈsɛk.ʃən/
resectionadjective
Used attributively, especially in medical contexts (e.g., 'resection margins').

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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