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RESECTION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Resection.

Resection - as a noun

Surgical removal of part of a structure or organ

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
operation11surgery11surgical operationsurgical proceduresurgical process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Resection - as a verb

To excise part or all of a tissue or organ.

To determine positions using compass bearings based on three or more known positions.

(digital image processing) to estimate a camera projection matrix from known position data and image entities.

To redivide into new sections.

To transfer students into new class groupings or grade levels.

To deepen or widen a river or other natural watercourse for flood control, land drainage, or navigation.

To remove material from the surface of a road in order to achieve a uniform thickness.

To thinly slice a specimen as part of its preparation, such as when preparing a microscope slide.

To replace a worn section of tire with new tread.

To readmit involuntarily into a mental hospital.

Example Sentences

"The surgeon performed a resection to remove the tumor from the patient's lung."
"After the resection, the pathologist examined the excised tissue."
"The resection of the damaged portion of the intestine was necessary to treat the obstruction."
"A laparoscopic resection was performed to remove the diseased part of the colon."
"The success of the resection depended on the surgeon's skill and precision."
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Word Game Points

Is RESECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, resection is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESECTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RESECTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, resection is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESECTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RESECTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, resection is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESECTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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