resection

noun

re·​sec·​tion ri-ˈsek-shən 

: the surgical removal of part of an organ or structure

Examples of resection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Also known as gingival resection or gingival graft, this surgery involves removing gum tissue from one part of the mouth and transferring it to the affected area.1 Periodontists (gum specialists) perform gum graft surgery and play an important role in protecting your teeth. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025

In January 2024, Towle had a liver resection, her gallbladder removed and several abdominal lymph nodes taken out. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025

Mellencamp then underwent a craniotomy with tumor resection, and doctors removed four tumors from her brain. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025

Panek says her case highlights the importance of being able to biopsy and perform a tumor resection before reaching a diagnosis. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

Medical Definition

resection

noun

re·​sec·​tion ri-ˈsek-shən 

: the surgical removal of part of an organ or structure

pancreatic resection

resection of the lower bowel

resection of a tumor

see abdominoperineal resection, mikulicz resection, segmental resection, wedge resection