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Etymology edit

From Old French [Term?], from Latin sectio (cutting, cutting off, excision, amputation of diseased parts of the body, etc.), from sectus, past participle of secō (to cut).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɛk.si/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: sec‧tie
  • Rhymes: -ɛksi
  • Homophone: sexy

Noun edit

sectie f (plural secties or sectiën, diminutive sectietje n)

  1. dissection, autopsy
    1. (jargon) autopsy with no requirement for the consent of relatives
  2. subdivision

Synonyms edit

Antonyms edit

  • (antonym(s) of "autopsy without consent requirement"): obductie

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Indonesian: seksi