# resection

/ˌɹiˈsɛkʃən/ (US) · /ɹɪsˈɛkʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/resection
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

the act of cutting away or removing a part of something, especially in medicine. It is often used when a doctor removes a piece of tissue or an organ to treat a disease.

For teachers: the surgical removal or excision of a part of a body or organ. Often used in medical contexts to describe the treatment of tumors or damaged tissue.

## Examples

- The surgeon performed a partial resection of the patient's appendix.
- After the biopsy confirmed the presence of cancer, the medical team scheduled a resection to remove the affected tissue.
- While a complete resection remains the gold standard for curative intent, the surgeon must weigh the risks of removing healthy tissue against the potential for recurrence in the remaining area.

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