Excising: meaning, definitions and examples

medical procedure

Excising refers to the surgical removal of tissue or an organ from the body. This term is commonly used in the context of removing tumors, lesions, or damaged areas that may pose a health risk. The excision can be complete or partial, depending on the nature of the growth or the area affected. Surgeons performing excisions aim to remove the problematic tissue while preserving as much surrounding healthy tissue as possible.

excision, removal, resection, surgery

Examples of usage

• The doctor decided that excising the tumor was necessary.

• Successful excising of the lesion led to the patient's recovery.

• After excising the damaged tissue, the surgeon closed the incision.

• She underwent excising of the cyst to prevent further complications.