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incision

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪʒən/

The English word “incision” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.
  2. The act of cutting into a substance.
  3. Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.
  4. A cut-back

Etymology

From Middle English inscicioun, from Middle French incision, from Late Latin incisiō from the verb incidō (“to cut into”) + action noun suffix -iō.

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