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Term: Resect

Definition:

Resect, as a verb, refers to the surgical removal of a part of an organ or tissue. It can also be used as a noun, referring to the removed portion itself.

Senses:

1. Verb (Medical Sense): To surgically remove a section of an organ or tissue.
2. Noun (Medical Sense): The portion of an organ or tissue that has been surgically removed.

Sample Sentences:

1. Verb:

1. During the surgery, the doctor will resect the affected part of the liver.
2. The surgeon performed a resection to remove the cancerous cells.

2. Noun:

1. The resect will be sent to the laboratory for further analysis.
2. The patient was anxious to know the results of the resect.

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