What does resection mean?
Definitions for resection
rɪˈsɛk ʃənre·sec·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
resectionnoun
surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
Wiktionary
resectionnoun
The surgical excision of part of a tissue
resectionnoun
A method of finding one's position by using a map and compass
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resection
Resection generally refers to a surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of an organ, tissue or structure in the body. This could be due to various reasons such as removing a tumor, an infection, or damaged tissues. The extent and nature of the resection can vary depending on the medical condition and anatomical location.
Webster Dictionary
Resectionnoun
the act of cutting or paring off
Resectionnoun
the removal of the articular extremity of a bone, or of the ends of the bones in a false articulation
Etymology: [L. resectio: cf. F. rsection.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Resection
rē-sek′shun, n. act of cutting off: removal of a bone's articular extremity.—v.t. Resect′, to cut off. [L. resecāre, re-, again, secāre, to cut.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of resection in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of resection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- resekce, vyříznutíCzech
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