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resect

IPA: /rɪˈsɛkt/

KK: /rɪˈsɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To surgically remove a part of an organ or tissue.

Example: The surgeon had to resect the damaged part of the intestine.

resectability

IPA: /rɪˈsɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /rɪˈsɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A term used in medicine to describe whether a tumor or other tissue can be surgically removed.

Example: The doctor explained the resectability of the tumor during the consultation.

resectable

IPA: /rɪˈsɛktəbl/

KK: /rɪˈsɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be surgically removed or excised, often referring to tumors or other growths that can be taken out by surgery.

Example: The doctor confirmed that the tumor was resectable, allowing for a surgical procedure to remove it.

resection

IPA: /rɪˈsɛkʃən/

KK: /rɪˈsɛkʃən/

noun

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.

resegregation

IPA: /ˌriːˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of separating people again based on race or other characteristics, especially in schools or communities, after they have been integrated.

Example: The resegregation of schools has raised concerns about equality in education.

reselect

IPA: //ˌriːsɪˈlɛkt//

KK: /riˈsɛlɛkt/

verb

Definition: To choose something again after having already chosen it before.

Example: After reviewing the options, I decided to reselect my favorite dish from the menu.

resemblance

IPA: /rɪˈzɛmbləns/

KK: /rɪˈzɛmbləns/

noun

Definition: A similarity or likeness between two or more things, often in appearance or characteristics.

Example: There is a strong resemblance between the two paintings, making it hard to tell which one is the original.

resemblant

IPA: /rɪˈzɛmblənt/

KK: /rɪˈzɛmblənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a similarity or likeness to something else.

Example: The painting is resemblant of the artist's earlier work.

resemble

IPA: /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

KK: /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

transitive verb

Definition: To look like or be similar to someone or something.

Example: She resembles her mother in both appearance and personality.

resembling

IPA: /rɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of looking like or being similar to someone or something else.

Example: The resembling of the two paintings made it hard to tell which was the original.

verb

Definition: To look like or be similar to someone or something.

Example: The painting is resembling the style of the famous artist.

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