Definition of Scissure

1. Noun. A long narrow opening.

Exact synonyms: Cleft, Crack, Crevice, Fissure
Specialized synonyms: Chap, Chink, Crevasse, Fatigue Crack, Break, Fault, Faulting, Fracture, Geological Fault, Shift, Rift, Slit, Split, Vent, Volcano
Generic synonyms: Gap, Opening
Derivative terms: Crack, Fissure

Definition of Scissure

1. n. A longitudinal opening in a body, made by cutting; a cleft; a fissure.

Definition of Scissure

1. a lengthwise cut [n -S]

Medical Definition of Scissure

1. 1. Cleft or fissure. 2. A splitting. Synonym: scissure. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scissure

scissors-shadow
scissors-tailed
scissorsbill
scissorstail
scissors grip
scissors hold
scissors kick
scissortail
scissortailed flycatcher
scissortails
scissor gait
scissor grip
scissura
scissura pilorum
scissure (current term)
scissure (current term)
scissures
scitamineous
sciurid
sciuridae
Sciuridae
sciurids
sciurine
sciurine
sciurines
sciuroid
sciuroid
sciuromorpha
Sciuromorpha
sciurus

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