resection

noun

re·​sec·​tion ri-ˈsek-shən 

: the surgical removal of part of an organ or structure

Examples of resection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Panek says her case highlights the importance of being able to biopsy and perform a tumor resection before reaching a diagnosis. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025

Mellencamp underwent a craniotomy with a tumor resection, where four tumors were removed from her brain. —Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025

Transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB): After a cystoscopy, the urologist may recommend a TURB, which can remove any bladder tumors and surrounding tissue. —Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 Jan. 2025

However, when this area is affected by Crohn's disease or surgically removed during a resection, your body may be unable to absorb adequate iron levels (malabsorption). —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

Medical Definition

resection

noun

re·​sec·​tion ri-ˈsek-shən 

: the surgical removal of part of an organ or structure

pancreatic resection

resection of the lower bowel

resection of a tumor

see abdominoperineal resection, mikulicz resection, segmental resection, wedge resection