INCISION

incision, section, surgical incision

(noun) the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent

(noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

incision (countable and uncountable, plural incisions)

A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.

The act of cutting into a substance.

(obsolete) Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.

Anagrams

• inosinic

Source: Wiktionary

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In*ci"sion, n. Etym: [L. incisio: cf. F. incision. See Incise.]

1. The act of incising, or cutting into a substance. Milton.

2. That which is produced by incising; the separation of the parts of any substance made by a cutting or pointed instrument; a cut; a gash.

3. Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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