Resection: meaning, definitions and examples
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resection
[ rɪˈsɛkʃən ]
medical procedure
Resection is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of an organ or tissue, often used to treat cancer. It involves cutting out the affected area and may be followed by reconstruction of the remaining tissue.
Synonyms
ablation, amputation, excision
Examples of usage
- The patient underwent a lung resection to remove the tumor.
- Resection of the colon is sometimes necessary in cases of severe inflammation.
surveying
In surveying, resection is a method of determining the location of an unknown point by measuring angles and distances from known points. It is commonly used in navigation and cartography.
Synonyms
orientation, positioning, triangulation
Examples of usage
- The surveyor used resection to pinpoint the exact location of the new building site.
- Resection is a key technique for mapping out accurate land boundaries.
Translations
Translations of the word "resection" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resseção
🇮🇳 पुनः परिच्छेदन
🇩🇪 Resektion
🇮🇩 reseksi
🇺🇦 резекція
🇵🇱 resekcja
🇯🇵 切除 (せつじょ)
🇫🇷 résection
🇪🇸 resección
🇹🇷 rezeksiyon
🇰🇷 절제 (jeoljae)
🇸🇦 استئصال (iste'sal)
🇨🇿 resekce
🇸🇰 resekcia
🇨🇳 切除 (qiēchú)
🇸🇮 resekcija
🇮🇸 brottnám
🇰🇿 резекция
🇬🇪 რეზექცია (rezeqtsia)
🇦🇿 rezeksiya
🇲🇽 resección
Word origin
The term 'resection' originated from the Latin word 'resectio', which means 'act of cutting off'. It has been used in medical contexts for centuries, referring to the surgical removal of tissue or organs. In surveying, the concept of resection has been employed for precise location determination since ancient times, evolving with advancements in technology and techniques.