Incision: meaning, definitions and examples

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incision

[ ɪnˈsɪʒən ]

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medical

A cut made in the body during surgery, especially a small one.

Synonyms

cut, gash, laceration, slash

Examples of usage

The surgeon made a precise incision to remove the tumor.
The incision was stitched up carefully after the procedure.

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general

A narrow cut or opening in something, especially a piece of paper or cloth.

Synonyms

cleft, opening, slit, snip

Examples of usage

She made a small incision in the envelope to open it.
He used a sharp blade to create an incision in the fabric.

Translations

Translations of the word "incision" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incisão

🇮🇳 चीर

🇩🇪 Einschnitt

🇮🇩 sayatan

🇺🇦 розріз

🇵🇱 nacięcie

🇯🇵 切開

🇫🇷 incision

🇪🇸 incisión

🇹🇷 kesik

🇰🇷 절개

🇸🇦 شق

🇨🇿 řez

🇸🇰 rez

🇨🇳 切口

🇸🇮 rez

🇮🇸 skurður

🇰🇿 кесу

🇬🇪 გაჭრა

🇦🇿 kəsik

🇲🇽 incisión

Word origin

The word 'incision' originated from the Latin word 'incisio', which means a cutting into. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of making surgical incisions dates back to ancient civilizations, where sharp tools were used for medical procedures. Over time, advances in surgery and medical techniques have refined the process of making precise incisions to improve patient outcomes.