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

In some cases, surgeons might even do surgeries called a segmentectomy, or a wedge resection, which takes less tissue than one of the five lobes of a lung, to preserve more lung function. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

His mother, Amie Walden, shared that the hospital had to conduct a 3-inch bowel resection to remove part of his bowel, leaving a 6-inch incision on his abdomen. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

This dictated the type of lung resection required. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

While surgical resection remains the mainstay of therapy for GBM, tumor recurrence rates remain high. — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2026

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