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TURP vs resection

resection vs TURP

TURP and resection both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
TURP Yes No No No
resection Yes No No No
As nouns, resection is a hypernym of TURP; that is, resection is a word with a broader meaning than TURP:
  • TURP: removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia)
  • resection: surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
TURP (noun) resection (noun)
removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia) surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
Difference between TURP and resection

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