Resection

Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈsɛkʃən/

Resection (noun)

  1. A medical procedure to cut out part of an organ or tissue.

Examples

  • The resection of the tumor was successful.
  • Resection of the damaged tissue improved the patient's condition.

Common collocations: tumor resection, perform a resection, resection surgery

Synonyms of Resection

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Resection

  • medical procedures involving adding or inserting