Definition of excision
: the act or procedure of removing by or as if by cutting out; especially : surgical removal or resection
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The excision mechanism consists of two molecules: an enzyme (Cas9) derived from a bacterium called Streptococcus pyogenes, and a piece of RNA, a chemical akin to DNA that is made up of similar genetic letters.
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Once the depth of the burn is determined, the patient may have surgical excisions and skin grafting to begin the recovery process.
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The excision of Egypt from Africa has been so successful — has there ever been a movie made with Africans playing Egyptians?
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Almost two thirds of us undergo infibulation - the most extreme form, which leaves girls with their labia stitched together following excision of the clitoris.
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But her most troubling decision, to judge by the criticisms that have arisen in recent days, is the excision of a character: Hallie, a slave girl who figures significantly in both Cullinan’s novel and Siegel’s movie.
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Kevin Gimble and Steve Gordon | Co–owners, Circle Talent Agency 2016 breakout star marshmello leads a deep electronic artist roster at this independent agency, which includes Carnage, Excision and Snails.
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Origin and Etymology of excision
Middle French, from Latin excision-, excisio, from excidere
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