unresectable
Of a tumor: unable to be removed through surgery because of the size and/or…Of a tumor: unable to be removed through surgery because of the size and/or complexity, or because removal would risk life-threatening damage to vital organs.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of a tumor: unable to be removed through surgery because of the size and/or complexity, or because removal would risk life-threatening damage to vital organs.
Origin
From un- + resectable; see resect.From un- + resectable; see resect.
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