Synonyms for resection
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The surgical removal of part or all of a tissue, organ, tumor, or body part.
Forms
- Plural
- resections → excisions…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| resection | rising | |
| excision | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- excision3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (excision3 = 3 syllables).