Resection

C2 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    15 %
  • Retention Rate
    60 %
  • Complexity
    80 %
  • Resection Meanings

    noun the surgical removal of part of an organ, tissue, or structure

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    Fields related to resection

    Medicine

    In surgery, resection refers to the removal of a part or all of an organ or tissue.

    Orthopedics

    In orthopedic surgery, resection may involve the removal of a portion of a bone or joint.

    Gastroenterology

    Resection may be performed in cases of gastrointestinal diseases, such as removing a portion of the colon in cases of colon cancer.

    Oncology

    Resection is commonly used in the context of cancer treatment, where a tumor or cancerous tissue is surgically removed.

    Neurosurgery

    Resection is a common procedure in neurosurgery, where a portion of a brain tumor or abnormal tissue is removed.

    Occupation Usage of resection

    Surgeon

    In the medical field, a surgeon may perform a resection procedure to remove a portion of a diseased organ or tissue.

    Oncologist

    An oncologist may recommend a resection surgery as part of cancer treatment to remove tumors or affected tissue.

    Dentist

    Dentists may perform a resection of the root tip during a root canal procedure to treat an infected tooth.

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