Definition of Scission

1. Noun. The act of dividing by cutting or splitting.

Generic synonyms: Cut, Cutting

Definition of Scission

1. n. The act of dividing with an instrument having a sharp edge.

Definition of Scission

1. the act of cutting or splitting [n -S]

Medical Definition of Scission

1. 1. A separation, division, or splitting, as in fission. Synonym: cleavage. Origin: L. Scissio, fr. Scindo, pp. Scissus, to cleave (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scission

scirrhi
scirrhoid
scirrhosity
scirrhous
scirrhous
scirrhous carcinoma
scirrhus
scirrhus
scirrhuses
scissel
scissels
scissil
scissile
scissils
scission (current term)
scission (current term)
scissions
scissiparity
scissor
scissor-tailed
scissored
scissoring
scissors
scissors
scissors-shadow
scissors-tailed
scissorsbill
scissorstail
scissors grip
scissors hold

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