transection
1transection — 1. A cross section. 2. Cutting across. SYN: transsection. [trans + L. seco, pp. sectus, to cut] * * * tran·sec·tion sek shən n an act or instance of transecting <therapeutic transection of sensory nerves (E. R. Kandel )(et al)> * * * n. 1.… …
2transection — transect technical ► VERB ▪ cut across or make a transverse section in. ► NOUN ▪ a straight line or narrow cross section along which observations or measurements are made. DERIVATIVES transection noun. ORIGIN from TRANS (Cf. ↑trans ) + Latin… …
3transection — noun see transect I …
4transection — n. [L. trans , across; secare, to cut] Cut across or transversely; a transverse section …
5transection — See transect. * * * …
6transection — noun A transverse cut or division See Also: transect …
7transection — n. division or cutting by width …
8transection — tran·sec·tion …
9transection — n. 1) a cross section of a piece of tissue. 2) cutting across the tissue of an organ (see also section) …
10transection — tranˈsekshən, traan noun Etymology: trans + section : cross section 1a * * * transectˈion noun • • • Main Entry: ↑transect …