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resection

/rɪˈsɛkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does resection mean?

noun

The act of cutting out or removing a part of something, especially a diseased or damaged part of the body. A surgical operation in which a part of the body is removed.

Example

"The doctor performed a resection of the tumor to prevent it from spreading."

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