Sektions

Sektions is a term used in several languages to denote a subdivision or subsection within a larger entity, such as an organization, a body of study, or a part of a specimen. It derives from the Latin sectio meaning cutting or division, and appears in various languages as a loanword or cognate of the word section.

In anatomy and medicine, a section refers to a thin slice of tissue prepared for microscopic examination. The process, known as sectioning, uses a microtome to produce slices that can be stained and studied to reveal cellular structure and pathology. In histology, sections are essential for diagnosing diseases and understanding tissue architecture. In anatomy, cross-sections provide view planes of organs or bodies, revealing internal relationships.

In organizational and administrative contexts, sektion or section can denote a subdivision within a larger body, such as a department, bureau, or committee. The term helps describe the structure of research institutes, government agencies, or academic departments, where staff and functions are organized into sections.

In geographic or urban contexts, a section can designate a defined area within a city or district, sometimes used in planning, property records, or census data.

Etymology and related terms: from Latin sectio; cognates include English section, German Sektion, and many language variants. Related terms include segment, portion, and subsection. See also: section, sektion, sectio.