Definition

The surgical removal of all or part of an organ, tissue, or structure.

Example

The doctor recommended a resection of the tumor to prevent further health issues.

Conversation

I heard you had to get a resection recently, how did that go?

It went well, thankfully! The doctors were really good.

That's a relief to hear! Was it for a specific reason?

Yes, they needed to remove part of my intestine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resection is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "sectio" (from Latin, meaning a cutting). The word refers to the act of cutting again, typically in a surgical context where a part of an organ or tissue is removed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting again' — 're-' means again, and 'sectio' means cutting. This helps you remember that resection involves the removal of tissue or organ parts.

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