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Definition of Unresectable

Unresectable: Unable to be removed (resected) by surgery. To resect is to remove. At the time of diagnosis of esophageal cancer, many patients have unresectable tumors.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18604
Last Editorial Review: 7/7/2004

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