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resect

verb
re·​sect | \ ri-ˈsekt How to pronounce resect (audio) \
resected; resecting; resects

Definition of resect

transitive verb

: to perform resection on
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Other Words from resect

resectability \ ri-​ËŒsek-​tÉ™-​ˈbi-​lÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce resectability (audio) \ noun
resectable \ ri-​ˈsek-​tÉ™-​bÉ™l How to pronounce resectable (audio) \ 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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First Known Use of resect

1835, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for resect

Latin resectus, past participle of resecare to cut off, from re- + secare to cut — more at saw

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resect

transitive verb
re·​sect | \ ri-ˈsekt How to pronounce resect (audio) \

Medical Definition of resect

: to perform resection on resect an ulcer

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