Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resectable
Adjective
/rɪˈsɛktəbl/
Definition
Capable of being surgically removed or excised.
Examples
- The tumor was found to be resectable, allowing the surgeons to proceed with the operation.
- Doctors prefer to treat resectable cancers with surgery when possible.
Meaning
Used primarily in a medical context to describe a tumor or organ that can be surgically removed.
Synonyms
- Removable
- Surgically excisable
- Operable
