How to Pronounce "resection"
word
ˌɹiˈsɛkʃən
ree-SEK-shun
ɹɪsˈɛkʃən
ri-SEK-shun
Definition
A surgical procedure in which part of an organ, tissue, or structure is removed, often to treat disease or injury.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹiˈsɛkʃən
British English
ɹɪsˈɛkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-SEK-shun
UK
ri-SEK-shun
Listen in Context
The surgeon performed a resection of the tumor.
Bowel resection is common in treating cancer.
A resection is sometimes needed after an injury.
After the resection, the patient had a quick recovery.