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

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Recent Examples of incision Her dog's facial hair, including eyelashes, was shaved, and surgeons made two small incisions at the sides of her eyes to access the retina. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 When these receptors were switched on by the drug in mice, the rodents expressed less pain from surgical incisions, nerve injuries, and bone fractures. Michael Franco may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2025 If a cyst is large enough or causing serious discomfort, it can be removed through laparoscopic surgery, which is performed with small incisions through the abdomen, Ginn says. Stacey Colino, Time, 13 May 2025 The Blades The incisions are many and have come at every limb and lobe of higher education. David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for incision
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Noun
  • It’s thoughtfully designed, with a flattering side slit and patches in the armpit area to ensure modest coverage.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
  • Later that evening, Henson appeared in a sculptural brown gown with a dramatic shoulder detail and high slit.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • All four judges voted to send Moore through to the next round, bringing his father to tears backstage.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 25 June 2025
  • With tears in his eyes, Pacers officials helped him off the court, taking the fate of the NBA title out of his hands.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 23 June 2025

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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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