How to Pronounce "resections"
word
ˌɹiˈsɛkʃən
ree-SEK-shun
ɹɪsˈɛkʃənz
ri-SEK-shunz
Definition
Resections are surgical procedures where a part of an organ or tissue is removed, often to treat disease or injury.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹiˈsɛkʃən
British English
ɹɪsˈɛkʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-SEK-shun
UK
ri-SEK-shunz
Listen in Context
The doctor performed several resections during the surgery.
Intestinal resections may be needed to treat some diseases.
There were complications after the lung resections.
Multiple small resections can sometimes be safer than a single large one.