resect

verb

re·sect | \ ri-ˈsekt

resected; resecting; resects

Definition of resect

: to perform resection on

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resectability \ ri-ˌsek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

resectable \ ri-ˈsek-tə-bəl

\ adjective

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Scanning done since the procedure (a minimally invasive craniotomy with an eyebrow incision) shows that the tissue of concern was completely resected by imaging criteria. — Jonathan Evans, Esquire, "John McCain Has Been Diagnosed with Brain Cancer," 19 July 2017 An ear, nose and throat surgeon would resect the tumor. — Allie Gross, Detroit Free Press, "Beaumont plastic surgeon takes cases others said couldn't be done," 15 July 2017

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resect

transitive verb

re·sect | \ ri-ˈsekt

: to perform resection on resect an ulcer