Meaning of the word resection in English

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resection

US /rɪˈsek.ʃən/
UK /rɪˈsek.ʃən/

Noun

the surgical removal of part of an organ or structure

Example:
The patient underwent a bowel resection to remove the cancerous tissue.
A liver resection may be necessary for certain types of tumors.