incision

noun

in-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce incision (audio)
Definition of incisionnext
as in slit
a long deep cut the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel

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Recent Examples of incision This may support recovery in some cases because of the smaller incisions. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Unlike procedures on the body where tissue is more forgiving, incisions are more accessible, and the architecture is less intricate, the nose is a complex, multilayered structure of skin, cartilage, and bone packed into a very small space. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 Add rooting hormone around the incision. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026 These systems are widely considered a potential future alternative to some forms of minimally invasive surgery, possibly enabling procedures in hard-to-reach locations without large incisions or bulky surgical instruments. — New Atlas, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for incision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incision
  1. slit
  2. tear
Noun
  • His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The French label also brought back the 2010’s black jean with double knee slits.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • Before suffering a season-ending ACL tear against Illinois in February, Cason was in the midst of a breakout campaign.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • That was until this weekend, when Graham died unexpectedly after a trip overseas from a life-threatening condition caused by a tear in his aorta, the body's main artery.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of tear

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