(trigonometry) Abbreviation of exsecant.

(trigonometry) The trigonometric function sec(x) − 1. Abbreviation: exsec

plural of exsecant

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exsect

simple past tense and past participle of exsect

plural of exsection

present participle of exsect

(transitive) To cut out or away; to remove by exsection.

A cutting out or away. / (surgery) The removal by operation of a portion of a limb, especially the removal of a portion of a bone in the vicinity of a joint.