resection

noun

re·sec·tion ri-ˈsek-shən

: the surgical removal of part of an organ or structure

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However, when this area is affected by Crohn's disease or surgically removed during a resection, your body may be unable to absorb adequate iron levels (malabsorption). —

Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024 For cancer and certain other cases, resection involves removing all or part of the stomach (gastrectomy) or esophagus (esophagectomy). —

Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024 Surgical resection may significantly reduce the likelihood of recurrence.17 In a study of 118 people who had surgery to remove hepatic adenomas, 8% had the tumor come back or get bigger. —

Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024 If a polyp is large, suspicious, or causing symptoms, it can be removed with transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) and minimal invasive performed under anesthesia. —

James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for resection