Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resect
verb
/ˈriː.sɛkt/
Definition
To cut out or remove tissue or part of an organ, usually during surgery.
Examples
- The surgeon decided to resect the tumor from the patient’s lung.
- After the diagnosis, the doctor recommended resecting the affected area of the intestine.
- Resecting the damaged part of the joint is necessary to restore function.
Meaning
Resect refers to the surgical procedure of cutting away a portion of an organ or tissue.
Synonyms
- Excise
- Remove
- Cut out
- Reshape
