How to Pronounce "transection"
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Definition
The act or process of cutting something across, especially a body part or structure, usually in medical or scientific contexts.
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The surgeon performed a transection of the nerve during the operation.
A transection of the spinal cord can cause paralysis below the injury site.
Complete transection of an artery requires immediate medical attention.
After the transection, doctors carefully monitored the patient's recovery.