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incision

noun

in-ˈsi-zhən

Definition of incision

as in slit

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

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Recent Examples of incision While visiting her dermatologist for Botox, Philipps said the doctor noticed that her surgical incision did not look right and urged her to contact her surgeons. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 When going to get Botox from her dermatologist, it was discovered that Philipps had a staphylococcus infection in her incision. — Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 Instead of using incisions or drilling into the skull, CoMind (coincidentally like Olix) uses infrared lasers and light signals to measure brain activity. — Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Vibrio vulnificus can enter the body through unhealed cuts and scrapes, recent piercings and tattoos, and recent surgical incisions. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incision

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The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
The actress went strapless in a corseted leopard print Givenchy dress complete with a giant bow and a sultry thigh-high slit.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

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Undrafted rookie Khalil Benson will be Patrick Mahomes’ starting left tackle this weekend, in Mahomes’ first game back after an ACL tear.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Mahomes is on target to start the season despite being just nine months removed from the ACL tear.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of tear

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