[trɑːnˈsɛkt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cut across or make a transverse section in
(e.g: tissues connecting the tibia and femur were transected)


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Origin:
mid 17th century (as a verb): from trans- ‘through’ + Latin sect- ‘divided by cutting’ (from the verb secare)

[trɑːnˈsɛkt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a straight line or narrow section through an object or natural feature or across the earth's surface, along which observations are made or measurements taken


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Origin:
mid 17th century (as a verb): from trans- ‘through’ + Latin sect- ‘divided by cutting’ (from the verb secare)