English Synonym Finder

resection

Definitions

The surgical removal of part of an organ or structure.

The process of cutting back or removing a portion of a bone or tissue.

Examples

The surgeon performed a successful resection of the tumor to prevent further spread of the disease.

Following the lung resection, the patient required several weeks of physical therapy to regain full respiratory function.

Synonyms

excision removal amputation cutting out surgical removal

Antonyms

addition insertion grafting implantation restoration