Term #1,431
resection
Claim Term
resection
Origin matter
ARTHROPLASTY BALANCE AND GAP GAUGE
Reference Case 1
OPT-9
Date Added
5/26/21
Created
5/18/21, 10:57 AM
Modified
9/10/25, 4:47 PM
Full Desc
As used herein, a "resection" refers to a method, procedure, or step that removes tissue from another anatomical structure or body. A resection can include an osteotomy that cuts through a bone or other tissue because the osteotomy still removes at least a minimal amount of tissue. A resection is typically performed by a surgeon on a part of a body of a patient. A resection is one type of osteotomy. In certain embodiments, a resection may remove little or no tissue and may in such circumstances also be referred to as an incision or a dissection. Resection may be used as a noun or a verb. In the verb form, the term is "resect" and refers to an act of performing, or doing, a resection. Past tense of the verb resect is resected.