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incision

ihn-SIH-zhuhn

Incision (noun) means a cut made into something, especially into the body during surgery. Example: “The surgeon made a small incision just below the ribs.”

noun

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

"The surgeon made a small incision just below the ribs."

"The incision healed cleanly within two weeks."

How to use incision

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surgical or deliberate cut.

Common pairings

make an incision surgical incision small incision

Word forms

incisions plural

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The surgeon made a small _____ just below the ribs.

Etymology

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

Origin: Late Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for incision

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Frequently asked questions

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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