Resection

Synonyms of resection

• excision
• removal
• cutting out

Antonyms of resection

• addition
• augmentation
• insertion

Collocations of resection

surgical resection

Frequency: 80 %

The patient underwent surgical resection of the tumor.

tumor resection

Frequency: 75 %

The oncologist recommended tumor resection as part of the treatment plan.

complete resection

Frequency: 70 %

The goal of the surgery was to achieve complete resection of the mass.

partial resection

Frequency: 65 %

The surgeon performed a partial resection of the affected tissue.

liver resection

Frequency: 60 %

The patient was scheduled for a liver resection to remove the cancerous lesion.

Idiomatic Expressions for resection

• Phrase: partial resection
  Meaning: the removal of only a portion of an organ or structure
  Usage: The surgeon performed a partial resection of the damaged tissue.