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incisions

noun

plural of incision

as in slits

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

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Recent Examples of incisions Doctors made long surgical incisions along his left leg, from his hip to his ankle, and along his inner calf and thigh. — Diane Herbst, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 The quotation should identify who designs the hairline, administers local anesthesia, performs recipient incisions and supervises graft placement. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 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 These smaller incisions are intended to reduce scalp trauma and support healing, though recovery varies by patient. — Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 Surgeons opted for a laparoscopic procedure, making small incisions to insert tools to fortify the abdominal wall. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 The difference was almost immediate, with results that speak for themselves and require no incisions or surgery. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 June 2026 This may support recovery in some cases because of the smaller incisions. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

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Noun

Make sure to cut slits in the dough to allow steam to escape, and coat the top with egg wash.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026
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

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Seated in a wheelchair, he was quickly wheeled out of the courtroom after the sentencing, while some of his accusers hugged and brushed away tears.

— Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
The night also featured some tears, surprise cameos, the reveal of a rehearsal injury for one pro dancer and a new change implented at the judges' panel.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

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