excision

noun

ex·​ci·​sion ik-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce excision (audio)
: the act or procedure of removing by or as if by cutting out
especially : surgical removal or resection
excisional adjective

Examples of excision in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One such solution is cryoablation, a minimally invasive treatment that freezes cancerous tissue without surgical excision. Tlalit Bussi Tel Tzure, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The gold standard for treating endometriosis is excision surgery; however, these surgeries can be expensive and involve long wait times. Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 Leno underwent a surgical excision and grafting procedure and needed additional procedures. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 However, the effectiveness of excision is less than 50%.7 Other surgical options may be more invasive but still preserve fertility. Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for excision 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Latin excision-, excisio, from excidere

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of excision was in 1541

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Cite this Entry

“Excision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excision. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

excision

noun
ex·​ci·​sion ik-ˈsizh-ən How to pronounce excision (audio)
: surgical removal or resection (as of a diseased part)
excisional adjective

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