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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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA surgical or deliberate cut.
Common pairings
make an incision
surgical incision
small incision
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Word forms
- Plural
- incisions
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Etymology
From Late Latin incisio, from incidō, "to cut into" (in- + caedō, "to cut").
Related words
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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