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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
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
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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