TRANSECTING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Transect

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

mid 17th century (as a verb): from trans- ‘through’ + Latin sect- ‘divided by cutting’ (from the verb secare)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: trɑːnˈsɛkt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtrɑːnsɛkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

cut across or make a transverse section in

Short Definition:

cut across or make transverse section in

Examples:
  • tissues connecting the tibia and femur were transected

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