resection
noun
a technique of ascertaining the location of a point by taking bearings from the point on two other points of known location.
resectional
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a word derived from
resection.
Example Sentences
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"The potential is that we can reduce the size of these tumours by this type of targeted local therapy which would then allow resectional surgery to take place to remove the tumour," Mr Taylor said.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2015
