resection (n)

n00691050

type n
lex_filenum 04
def surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
Outgoing links
Hypernym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Derivationally related form resection → resect
Hyponym transurethral resection of the prostate, TURP
Incoming links
Hyponym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Hypernym transurethral resection of the prostate, TURP
Derivationally related form resect → resection

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