die Rektumresektion
Translation
rectal resection, proctectomy
Examples
Der Arzt plante eine Rektumresektion.
The doctor planned a rectal resection.
Die Rektumresektion verlief ohne Komplikationen.
The rectal resection proceeded without complications.
Grammar Patterns
[noun] rectal resection. After the Rektumresektion, the patient needs rest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Proktektomie (proctectomy); Related procedures: Kolektomie (colectomy).
Etymology
A compound of 'Rektum' (rectum, from Latin 'rectus' meaning straight) and 'Resektion' (resection, from Latin 'resecare' meaning to cut off).
Memory Tips
This is a technical medical term. Remember it by its parts: 'rectum' + 'resection' (surgical removal).