Resection
noun
The process of cutting out a piece of something, often from the body during surgery.
The surgeon performed a resection of the tumor to prevent more spreading of the cancer.
Often appears as...
- tumor resection
- colon resection
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Formal
Technical
noun
The process of cutting out a piece of something, often from the body during surgery.
The surgeon performed a resection of the tumor to prevent more spreading of the cancer.
Often appears as...
- tumor resection
- colon resection
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Surgery Specific
Used specifically for describing the removal of body parts or tissues in medical context.
He underwent a resection of his lung.
Pro Tip 2/3Precision Implication
Implies a precise and deliberate action, not a random or accidental cut.
The resection was carefully planned to avoid vital structures.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
A technical term often used by healthcare professionals, not commonly in everyday language.
The doctor explained that the resection would be complex.
Pro Tip 1/3Surgery Specific
Used specifically for describing the removal of body parts or tissues in medical context.
He underwent a resection of his lung.
Pro Tip 2/3Precision Implication
Implies a precise and deliberate action, not a random or accidental cut.
The resection was carefully planned to avoid vital structures.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
A technical term often used by healthcare professionals, not commonly in everyday language.
The doctor explained that the resection would be complex.
Pro Tip 1/3Surgery Specific
Used specifically for describing the removal of body parts or tissues in medical context.
He underwent a resection of his lung.
Pro Tip 2/3Precision Implication
Implies a precise and deliberate action, not a random or accidental cut.
The resection was carefully planned to avoid vital structures.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
A technical term often used by healthcare professionals, not commonly in everyday language.
The doctor explained that the resection would be complex.
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Safari Live - Day 154 PIPE...
that profound piece of wisdom that you've shared you say the Sun looks like an egg well all I can say Porter is that wherever you happen to be in the world I wish I had eggs that were the same as yours an egg-shaped Sun of course the interesting discussion point there and the resection interesting discussion
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