hemisection

noun — 2 senses

hemisection

noun

Etymology From hemi- + section.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences A division along the mesial plane or median plane.

perform a hemisection of the spinal cord

2

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences One of the parts thus divided.

Related terms: hemisect

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