noun
excision
Excision (noun) means the removal of some text during editing.
noun
1
The removal of some text during editing.
2
The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting.
3
The removal of a gene from a section of genetic material.
4
The fact that, under certain hypotheses, the homology of a space relative to a subspace is unchanged by the identification of a subspace of the latter to a point.
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Etymology
From Middle French excision, from Latin excīsiō(n).
Rhymes for excision
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of excision?
"excision" (noun) means the removal of some text during editing.
What are the different meanings of excision?
"excision" has 3 main meanings: 1. The removal of some text during editing; 2. The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting; 3. The removal of a gene from a section of genetic material.