as in slit
a long deep cut the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel

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Recent Examples of incision Surgeries now are often done using smaller incisions and using laparoscopic or robot-assisted tools. Marla Anderson, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025 The new mother of twins returned home in a daze, fatigued by her infants who never seemed to have the same sleep schedule and aching from her C-section incisions. Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 With minimally invasive techniques, surgeries use only a few small incisions. Advertorial, Oc Register, 25 June 2025 The clinic team uses curved incisions and gentle extractions, combined with regenerative treatments, to restore density safely. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for incision
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Noun
  • Ciara at 39 brings unapologetic glamour with body-conscious fits and daring slits.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Gomez posed in soft pink satin lingerie with lace detailing and a thigh-high slit.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the tennis player was forced to withdraw from the rest of the tournament after struggling with an abdominal tear.
    Jolene Latimer, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Wet Brush Pro Detangler Hair Brush Remember being eight years old, with tears in your eyes as your mom tore through your tangles after bath time?
    Annie Blackman, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025

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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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