incision

noun

in·​ci·​sion in-ˈsi-zhən 

1

a

: cut, gash

specifically : a wound made especially in surgery by incising the body

b

: a marginal notch (as in a leaf)

2

: an act of incising something

3

: the quality or state of being incisive

Synonyms

• gash
• laceration
• rent
• rip
• slash
• slit
• tear

Examples of incision in a Sentence

the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel

Recent Examples on the Web

After allowing the cement to harden for about 20 minutes, the incision is closed and the patient is taken to the recovery area for several hours before being discharged home. —Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024

After the baby is delivered, stitches or sutures are used to close the incision as well as repair any perineal tears. —Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 1 July 2024

Hogg's cause of death was listed in the warrant as multiple sharp force wounds and multiple stabs and incisions. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024

The man, 63, had recently had a cystectomy, which is surgery on his bladder, with the incision site being sealed with surgical staples. —Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

incision

noun

in·​ci·​sion in-ˈsizh-ən 

1

: a cut or gash made in something

especially : a cut made into the body during surgery

removed the diseased appendix through a small incision

2

: an act of cutting into something

watched the surgeon's skillful incision

Medical Definition

incision

noun

in·​ci·​sion in-ˈsizh-ən 

1

: a cut or wound of body tissue made especially in surgery

2

: an act of incising something

the surgeon's incision of the tissues