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(sek′shŏn)

[L. sectio, stem section-, a cutting]

1. The act of cutting.
2. A division or segment of a part.
SEE: plane for illus
3. A surface made by cutting.
4. In radiology, a slice.
SEE: slice

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(sek′shŏn)

[L. sectio, stem section-, a cutting]

1. The act of cutting.
2. A division or segment of a part.
SEE: plane for illus
3. A surface made by cutting.
4. In radiology, a slice.
SEE: slice

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