Main Entry: re·sect

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈsekt\

Function: transitive verb

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

Date: 1846

: to perform resection on

— re·sect·abil·i·ty \-ˌsek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— re·sect·able \-ˈsek-tə-bəl\ adjective