Medical Definition of segmental resection
: excision of a segment of an organ
specifically
: excision of a portion of a lobe of a lung
— called also segmentectomy
— compare pneumonectomyLearn More about segmental resection
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“Segmental resection.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/segmental%20resection. Accessed 12 May. 2021.
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