Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resect
verb
/rɪˈsɛkt/
Definition
To remove a portion of an organ or tissue surgically.
Examples
- The surgeon plans to resect the tumor to prevent further spread of cancer.
- During the procedure, they will resect the damaged section of the intestines.
- In some cases, doctors may resect organs to improve the patient’s quality of life.
Meaning
Resecting involves cutting out a part of the body, usually to remove disease or damaged tissue.
Synonyms
- excise
- remove
- extract
- ablate
