resection
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7.8
- noun
- /rɪˈsɛkʃən/
- Specialized
:
resección
- The patient underwent near-total resection of the tumor through a left retrosigmoid craniotomy on November 9, 2004.
- surgical resection
- resection of the tumor
- curative resection
Examples
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At that time, the intraoperative blood transfusion rates associated with liver resection were over 60%.
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Neil Sheridan, 62, presents with short gut syndrome caused by a resection of the small intestine.
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The tumor was removed via block resection of the right mandible with exarticulation.
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Embolization alone and in combination with surgical resection has been the mainstay of treatment.
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For intermediate and high-grade tumors, however, complete resection and postoperative radiation are recommended.
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Surgery was performed, including a subtotal tongue-base resection and pectoralis myocutaneous flap reconstruction.
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Surgical resection was performed, including a subtotal tongue-base resection and pectoralis myocutaneous flap reconstruction.
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Treatment may involve transurethral resection of bladder tumour, chemotherapy, cystectomy, or radiotherapy.
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We identified lymph node involvement, histologic subtype, and resection margin status as key determinants of long-term survival.
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The doctor explained that a resection of the tumor was necessary to ensure the patient's recovery.
Synonyms
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2.7
An operation in which a doctor cuts into the body to treat or repair it
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3.7
A surgery where a doctor cuts the body to fix a problem
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6.9
An operation to remove part of the body or tissue
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7.9
A medical operation that cuts out tissue or a growth
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3.0
A medical treatment where a doctor makes a cut to fix, remove, or replace a part of the body
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8.3
Removal of part of the body by surgery to treat a disease
The removal of a body part or tissue by surgery
An act of cutting something off, naturally or by surgery
Compounds
- Specialized
An operation that removes prostate tissue through the tube that carries urine to improve urine flow
How Extensive
- Specialized
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7.8
- Specialized
9
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Resection comes from the Latin parts re- 'back' and secare 'to cut', and it is related to the everyday word section. So a resection is a 'cutting away', which explains why in medicine it means removing part of an organ.