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orchotomy vs section

section vs orchotomy

orchotomy and section both are nouns.

orchotomy is not a verb while section is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
orchotomy Yes No No No
section Yes No Yes No
As nouns, section is a hypernym of orchotomy; that is, section is a word with a broader meaning than orchotomy:
  • orchotomy: surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count)
  • section: the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Other hypernyms of orchotomy include incision, surgical incision.
orchotomy (noun) section (noun)
surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count) the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
orchotomy (verb) section (verb)
divide into segments
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