Resect
/rɪˈsekt/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Surgical Precision
Used in contexts requiring accuracy, typically regarding medical surgery or cutting away. 
The neurosurgeon had to carefully resect the area around the tumor.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Metaphors
'Resect' isn't used metaphorically to mean 'remove' in non-medical contexts. 
The editor did not resect paragraphs; she cut out the unnecessary text.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
It's a technical term mostly found in medical-related discussions, not everyday conversation. 
During the conference, the doctors discussed how to resect the affected tissues safely.