noun
excision
Excision (noun) means the cutting out of a piece of text when editing something.
noun
1
The cutting out of a piece of text when editing something.
2
(medicine) The surgical cutting away of a growth or part of the body.
3
(genetics) The cutting of a gene out of a piece of genetic material.
4
(mathematics) A rule stating that, under certain conditions, cutting away part of a space does not change its homology relative to a smaller part inside it.
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Etymology
It comes from Middle French excision, from Latin excīsiō(n).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for excision
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of excision?
"excision" (noun) means the cutting out of a piece of text when editing something.
What is another word for excision?
Other words for "excision" include extirpation, deletion, cut, ablation, deracination, excommunication.
What are the different meanings of excision?
"excision" has 3 main meanings: 1. The cutting out of a piece of text when editing something; 2. (medicine) The surgical cutting away of a growth or part of the body; 3. (genetics) The cutting of a gene out of a piece of genetic material.
