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

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Recent Examples of incision From digital imaging to micro-incision tools and refined anesthesia protocols, reputable clinics are set up for predictable, comfortable care. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 The surgeon makes a small incision to remove part of the stomach that contains the tumor. Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025 This design allows doctors to deposit the bio-ink exactly where it is needed without making any incision. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 This surgery involves a smaller incision. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incision
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Noun
  • The social media influencer styled a sleeveless maxidress with a short train, featuring a high neckline and a thigh-high slit.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • To make these adorable wine cork place cards, cut a horizontal slit across the top of the wine cork and slide in a place card.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Holding back tears, Marta called out the uselessness of comparing this season to last year’s championship run.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The Trail Blazers didn’t have Javonte Cooke (G League), Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear), Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon injury management), Matisse Thybulle (left thumb ligament tear) and Blake Wesley (right foot fracture) against the Heat.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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