resect
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re·sect

transitive verb \ri-ˈsekt\

Definition of RESECT

: to perform resection on
re·sect·abil·i·ty \-ˌsek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
re·sect·able \-ˈsek-tə-bəl\ adjective

Origin of RESECT

Latin resectus, past participle of resecare to cut off, from re- + secare to cut — more at saw
First Known Use: 1846

re·sect

transitive verb \ri-ˈsekt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RESECT

: to perform resection on <resect an ulcer>

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