Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resection
noun
/rɪˈsɛkʃən/
Definition
The surgical removal of a part or all of an organ or tissue.
Examples
- The surgeon performed a resection of the tumor to prevent cancer from spreading.
- Resection of the colon is sometimes necessary for patients with severe ulcerative colitis.
- After the resection, the patient required careful monitoring for any complications.
Meaning
Resection involves the excision of a specific area, often to treat disease, remove tumors, or alleviate conditions affecting an organ.
Synonyms
- excision
- removal
- cutting out
