How to Pronounce Resection

To pronounce "resection", say RES-ect-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RES-ect-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “resection”

"resection" has 3 syllables: res-ect-ion. It rhymes with c-section, if that helps it stick.

What does resection mean?

noun

  1. The surgical excision of part or all of a tissue or organ.
  2. A method of determining a position by using a map and compass bearings for two additional points.

verb

  1. To excise part or all of a tissue or organ.
  2. To determine positions using compass bearings based on three or more known positions.

Words that rhyme with resection

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c-section

Related words

amputationextractionextirpationexcisionremovalablationdissectionhepatectomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resection"?▾

"Resection" has 3 syllables: res · ect · ion.

What does "resection" mean?▾

Resection: The surgical excision of part or all of a tissue or organ.

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