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Definition of Incision
1. Noun. A depression scratched or carved into a surface.
Exact synonyms: Dent, Prick, Scratch, Slit
Generic synonyms: Depression, Impression, Imprint
Specialized synonyms: Score, Scotch
Derivative terms: Dent, Incise, Incisive, Prick, Scratch, Slit, Slit
Generic synonyms: Depression, Impression, Imprint
Specialized synonyms: Score, Scotch
Derivative terms: Dent, Incise, Incisive, Prick, Scratch, Slit, Slit
2. Noun. The cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation).
Exact synonyms: Section, Surgical Incision
Generic synonyms: Cut, Cutting
Group relationships: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Specialized synonyms: Gastromy, Perineotomy, Laparotomy, Orchotomy, Sclerotomy, Nephrotomy, Thoracotomy, Valvotomy, Valvulotomy, Phlebotomy, Venesection, Vasosection, Vasotomy
Derivative terms: Incise, Incisive
Generic synonyms: Cut, Cutting
Group relationships: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Specialized synonyms: Gastromy, Perineotomy, Laparotomy, Orchotomy, Sclerotomy, Nephrotomy, Thoracotomy, Valvotomy, Valvulotomy, Phlebotomy, Venesection, Vasosection, Vasotomy
Derivative terms: Incise, Incisive
Definition of Incision
1. n. The act of incising, or cutting into a substance.
Definition of Incision
1. Noun. A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation. ¹
2. Noun. The act of incising, or cutting into a substance. ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete) Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Incision
1. the act of incising [n -S]
Medical Definition of Incision
1. 1. Cleft, cut, gash. 2. An act or action of incising. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)