incision
noun
in·ci·sion
in-ˈsi-zhən 
Examples of incision in a Sentence
the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel
Recent Examples on the Web
But now, the results of an unconventional experiment suggest the incision hypothesis may be wrong.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
In contrast, incision tattooing creates edges that are pointed because of the way the lines are cut into the skin.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
But John developed an infection in the incision surgeons had made in his chest.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
There are the risks like infection or fluid accumulation at the incision site, and neck lifts also carry some of their own risks such as a rare nerve injury that may cause weakness of the lower lip or hair loss where the incision was made, according to the ASPS.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024
The internist repeated the same incision on the right side, joining the two at the center of the chest.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2024
The surgeon makes a tiny incision, usually with a small pointed scalpel, between the clear and white part of the eye to gain access to the lens capsule, a thin membrane similar in thickness to a plastic produce bag at the grocery store.
—Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Ideal for those who had a C-section, the waistband on this underwear is above the belly button so as to avoid the incision.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
This is because facelift procedures can also pull back the beard hairs towards the incision points.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
In contrast, incision tattooing creates edges that are pointed because of the way the lines are cut into the skin.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
But John developed an infection in the incision surgeons had made in his chest.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
There are the risks like infection or fluid accumulation at the incision site, and neck lifts also carry some of their own risks such as a rare nerve injury that may cause weakness of the lower lip or hair loss where the incision was made, according to the ASPS.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024
The internist repeated the same incision on the right side, joining the two at the center of the chest.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2024
The surgeon makes a tiny incision, usually with a small pointed scalpel, between the clear and white part of the eye to gain access to the lens capsule, a thin membrane similar in thickness to a plastic produce bag at the grocery store.
—Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Ideal for those who had a C-section, the waistband on this underwear is above the belly button so as to avoid the incision.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
This is because facelift procedures can also pull back the beard hairs towards the incision points.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
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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
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