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section vs nephrotomy

nephrotomy vs section

section and nephrotomy both are nouns.

section is a verb but nephrotomy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
section Yes No Yes No
nephrotomy Yes No No No
As nouns, nephrotomy is a hyponym of section; that is, nephrotomy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than section:
  • section: the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
  • nephrotomy: incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)
section (noun) nephrotomy (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)
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
section (verb) nephrotomy (verb)
divide into segments
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