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resect

/riˈsɛkt/ verb · British & US
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What does resect mean?

verb

To cut out or remove part of (an organ or tissue), especially to remove a tumor or diseased part. To cut or remove something, especially a part of a document or a section of a work.

Example

"The surgeon decided to resect the affected part of the liver to prevent further complications."

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