Division into and removal of small pieces, as of a tumour. ... Synonym: morcellement. ... Origin: Fr. Morceler, to subdivide ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(mor″sәl-a´shәn) division of solid tissue (such as a tumor) into pieces, which can then be removed.
Type: Term Pronunciation: mōr′se-lā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Division into and removal of small pieces, as of a tumor. Synonyms: morcellement