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incision

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Noun — A cut made into something, especially into the body during surgery.

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make an incision surgical incision small incision

Etymology

From Late Latin incisio, from incidō, "to cut into" (in- + caedō, "to cut").

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What does “incision” mean?

The word “incision” means a cut made into something, especially into the body during surgery. In plain terms, a surgical or deliberate cut.

How do you pronounce “incision”?

“Incision” is pronounced ihn-SIH-zhuhn (/ɪnˈsɪʒən/ in IPA).

How do you use “incision” in a sentence?

Here is “incision” used in a sentence: “The surgeon made a small incision just below the ribs.”

What part of speech is “incision”?

“Incision” is a noun.

Where does the word “incision” come from?

The word “incision” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin incisio, from incidō, "to cut into" (in- + caedō, "to cut").

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