section /sec·tion/ (sek´shun)
section
section [sek´shun]
section
Patient discussion about section.
1. an act of cutting.
2. a cut surface.
3. a segment or subdivision of an organ.
4. a supplemental taxonomic category subordinate to a subgenus but superior to a species or series.
abdominal section laparotomy.
cesarean section delivery of a fetus by incision through the abdominal wall and uterus. 
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Cesarean section. (A), Classic; (B), low vertical; (C), transverse incisions.
frozen section a specimen cut by microtome from tissue that has been frozen.
perineal section external urethrotomy.
Saemisch's section see under operation.
serial section histologic sections made in consecutive order and so arranged for the purpose of microscopic examination.
sec·tion (s k sh n)n. 1. A cut or division. 2. The act or process of separating or cutting, especially the surgical cutting or dividing of tissue. 3. A thin slice, as of tissue, suitable for microscopic examination. v. 1. To separate or divide into parts. 2. To cut or divide tissue surgically. |
section
[sek′shən]
Etymology: L, sectio, a cutting
1 n, a cut surface or slice of tissue.
2 v, the act of cutting tissue.
Section
Lab medicine A designation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for a part of a hospital lab—chemistry, microbiology, blood bank—with a section supervisor
Medspeak-UK noun A part of an act of Parliament
verb To detain a person in a hospital under the Mental Health Act (1983)
Obstetrics Caesarean section
Pathology A slice of tissue, as prepared for histologic evaluation
Vox populi A grouping, part, portion, segment
Medspeak-UK noun A part of an act of Parliament
verb To detain a person in a hospital under the Mental Health Act (1983)
Obstetrics Caesarean section
Pathology A slice of tissue, as prepared for histologic evaluation
Vox populi A grouping, part, portion, segment
section [sek´shun]
1. an act of cutting.
2. a cut surface.
3. a segment or subdivision of an organ.
abdominal section laparotomy; incision of the abdominal wall.
cesarean section delivery of a fetus by incision through the abdominal wall and uterus; see also cesarean section.
frontal section a section through the body passing at right angles to the median plane, dividing the body into dorsal and ventral parts.
frozen section a specimen cut by microtome from tissue that has been frozen; see also frozen section.
perineal section external urethrotomy.
sagittal section a section through the body coinciding with the sagittal suture, thus dividing the body into right and left halves.
serial s's histologic sections of a specimen made in consecutive order and so arranged for the purpose of microscopic examination.
section
1. an act of cutting.
2. a cut surface.
3. a segment or subdivision of an organ.
abdominal section
laparotomy; incision of the abdominal wall.
cesarean section
delivery of a fetus by incision through the abdominal wall and uterus; see also cesarean section.
frontal section
a section through the body passing at right angles to the median plane, dividing the body into dorsal and ventral parts.
frozen section
a specimen cut by microtome from tissue that has been frozen; see also frozen section.
perineal section
external urethrotomy.
sagittal section
a section through the body coinciding with the sagittal suture, thus dividing the body into right and left halves.
serial s's
histological sections of a specimen made in consecutive order and so arranged for the purpose of microscopic examination.
trial section
the gradual transverse cutting of a tissue or structure, usually to ascertain its composition or to limit the incision to only one component, e.g. scar tissue surrounding a nerve.
section
Obstetrics See Cesarean section Surgical pathology A slice of tissue, as prepared for histologic evaluation. See Frozen section, Gough section, Paraffin section, Permanent section, Poincaré section, Slab section, Thick section, Thin section.
Patient discussion about section.
Q. What are the risks of C-section? See that all the pregnant movie stars are having C- sections instead of natural child birth. Maybe I should have one too, instead of giving birth regularly? Are there any risks?
A. Most mothers and babies do well after C-section. But it is important to remember that it is major surgery, so it carries more risk than a normal vaginal delivery. Some possible risks of C-section include:
• Infection of the incision or the uterus.
• Heavy blood loss.
• Blood clots in the mother’s legs.
• Injury to the mother or baby.
• Problems from the anesthesia, such as nausea, vomiting, and severe headache.
• Breathing problems in the baby if it was delivered before its due date.
• Infection of the incision or the uterus.
• Heavy blood loss.
• Blood clots in the mother’s legs.
• Injury to the mother or baby.
• Problems from the anesthesia, such as nausea, vomiting, and severe headache.
• Breathing problems in the baby if it was delivered before its due date.
Q. How is a C-section done? My wife is expecting twins and her Doctor scheduled a C- section for her. How is it done?
A. My wife had a c-section done when we had our daughter. I did not get to see the procedure, but I did hear it. It was graphic, but really quick.
Q. When is a C-section needed? My wife is pregnant now and I wanted to know when do women need to have a C- section as opposed to natural birth?
A. sually a C- section is done when there are problems during labor like when the baby is in trouble or the labor is stuck and not progressing over a long period of time.
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