exsect

/ˈeksˌsekst/

Definitions

1. verb

to cut out or remove a part of something, especially a plant

“The surgeon had to exsect the infected tissue to save the patient’s life.”

2. noun

a part of something that has been cut out

“The pathologist examined the exsect for any signs of cancer.”

Synonyms

  • ablate
  • amputate
  • excise
  • excise

Antonyms

  • rejoin
  • replant