Incise: meaning, definitions and examples

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incise

[ ɪnˈsaɪz ]

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surgery

To cut into the body with a sharp surgical instrument. This procedure is commonly used for removing tumors or performing biopsies.

Synonyms

cut, gash, slice

Examples of usage

The surgeon will incise the patient's abdomen to remove the tumor.
The incision was carefully incised to avoid damaging any surrounding organs.

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art

To engrave or carve a design into a surface. This technique is often used in printmaking or creating intricate patterns.

Synonyms

carve, engrave, etch

Examples of usage

The artist used a sharp tool to incise intricate details into the metal plate.
The intricate design was incised into the marble sculpture with precision.

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medicine

A cut or surgical wound made by a sharp instrument. It can also refer to a mark or groove made on a surface.

Synonyms

cut, scar, wound

Examples of usage

The doctor carefully stitched up the incise after the surgery.
The incise on the wood panel added a decorative element to the furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "incise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incisar

🇮🇳 चीरना

🇩🇪 einschneiden

🇮🇩 mengiris

🇺🇦 розрізати

🇵🇱 naciąć

🇯🇵 切り込む (きりこむ)

🇫🇷 inciser

🇪🇸 incisar

🇹🇷 kesmek

🇰🇷 절개하다

🇸🇦 شق

🇨🇿 naříznout

🇸🇰 narezať

🇨🇳 切开 (qiē kāi)

🇸🇮 zarezati

🇮🇸 skera

🇰🇿 кесу

🇬🇪 გაჭრა

🇦🇿 kəsmək

🇲🇽 incisar

Word origin

The word 'incise' comes from the Latin word 'incīsus', which means 'cut into'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century. The term is commonly used in medical and artistic contexts to describe cutting or carving into a surface. Over the years, 'incise' has maintained its meaning of making a precise cut or mark, whether in surgery or art.