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resection [ri′sek·shən] (engineering) A method in surveying by which the horizontal position of an occupied point is determined by drawing lines from the point to two or more points of known position. A method of determining a plane-table position by orienting along a previously drawn foresight line and drawing one or more rays through the foresight from previously located stations. (medicine) The surgical removal of a section or segment of an organ or other structure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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