Resect

usgb/rɪˈsekt/
verb

To cut off or remove a part of something, especially in a medical operation.

The surgeon had to resect a portion of the patient's lung.
Visual representation of "resect" - To cut off or remove a part of something, especially in a medical operation.

Often appears as...

  • resect a portion
  • resect a tumor

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Surgical Precision

Used in contexts requiring accuracy, typically regarding medical surgery or cutting away.

Illustration for Surgical Precision
The neurosurgeon had to carefully resect the area around the tumor.
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Not For Metaphors

'Resect' isn't used metaphorically to mean 'remove' in non-medical contexts.

Illustration for Not For Metaphors
The editor did not resect paragraphs; she cut out the unnecessary text.
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Technical Term

It's a technical term mostly found in medical-related discussions, not everyday conversation.

Illustration for Technical Term
During the conference, the doctors discussed how to resect the affected tissues safely.
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