Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exsect
Verb
/ɛkˈsɛkt/
Definition
To cut out or remove part of a structure or organism, typically used in a medical or biological context.
Examples
- The surgeon had to exsect the damaged tissue during the operation.
- In botany, researchers often exsect a leaf to study its internal structure.
Meaning
The act of excising or removing a specific section or part from a whole.
Synonyms
- Excise
- Remove
- Extract
