resect

verb

re·​sect ri-ˈsekt How to pronounce resect (audio)
resected; resecting; resects

transitive verb

: to perform resection on
resectability
ri-ˌsek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce resect (audio)
noun
resectable
ri-ˈsek-tə-bəl How to pronounce resect (audio)
adjective

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The affected part of your lung is surgically removed, or resected. — Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 18 Sep. 2024 Even if cancer is resected for curative intent, there may be a high risk of recurrence, so chemotherapy may be used. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin resectus, past participle of resecare to cut off, from re- + secare to cut — more at saw

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resect was in 1835

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Medical Definition

resect

transitive verb
re·​sect ri-ˈsekt How to pronounce resect (audio)
: to perform resection on
resect an ulcer
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