Thesaurus results for INCISION

incision

noun

in-ˈsi-zhən

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as in slit

a long deep cut the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel

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Recent Examples of incision In a deep plane approach, the surgeon makes an incision directly within the muscle layer to lift skin, fat and muscle as one unit. —

Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 For most patients, a surgery does not begin with an incision or end when they are wheeled out of the operating room. —

Nandan Lad, Time, 27 Apr. 2026 First, Fitzpatrick underwent a minimally invasive operation to remove his kidney through a small incision. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026 Robby steps in to help with the initial incisions. —

Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incision

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Noun

The dress included a knotted element at the waist, the base of the neckline, which flowed into a breezy skirt with a slit at the front.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Striking a dramatic pose, the Kiss of the Spider Woman actress stuck her leg out, showing off a thigh-high slit and a pair of towering gold stilettos.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026