resection

[ri-sek-shuhn]

resection Definition

• 1. the surgical removal of part of an organ or structure
• 2. the process of cutting something into pieces

Using resection: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "resection" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The surgeon performed a resection of the tumor.

• Example

  A bowel resection may be necessary to treat certain conditions.

• Example

  The resection of the building was necessary due to its unstable condition.

resection Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for resection

• excision
• ablation
• amputation

Phrases with resection

• radical resection

  the complete removal of a tumor or other abnormal tissue

  Example

  The patient underwent a radical resection of the cancerous growth.

• anterior resection

  a surgical procedure to remove part of the rectum and sigmoid colon

  Example

  The patient required an anterior resection to treat their colon cancer.

• coronal resection

  a type of osteotomy used to correct deformities in the lower leg

  Example

  The patient's leg was straightened using a coronal resection.

Origins of resection

from Latin 'resectio', meaning 'a cutting off'

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Summary: resection in Brief

'Resection' [ri-sek-shuhn] refers to the surgical removal of part of an organ or structure, or the process of cutting something into pieces. It is often used in medical contexts, such as 'The surgeon performed a resection of the tumor.' 'Resection' can also refer to specific types of surgeries, like 'anterior resection,' which removes part of the rectum and sigmoid colon. The term is formal and has no common idiomatic usage.