incisions

plural of incision

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Recent Examples of incisions Micro-incisions to refine angle, direction, and density while supporting faster skin recovery. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 With the female the surgeon is in the abdomen anyway, but wouldn’t the male need two incisions and does that pose more risk or challenges in healing? Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 There were also incisions made between their pelvis to officially separate them. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 And of course, smaller incisions mean more inconspicuous scars. Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 The glue can also lead to less invasive surgery, as, under some circumstances, smaller incisions could be required. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025 APPs excel in positioning patients, opening surgical sites, retracting tissues, and closing incisions. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 In order to get in, the doctors make tiny incisions in the white parts of the eye (the sclera) and use a hollow needle-like device with suction. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025 Your oral surgeon reaches the area using incisions in the gums, then removes the tooth root's apex (tip). Mark Gurarie, Health, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisions
Noun
  • Using sharp paring knife, cut four 1 1/2-inch long slits in top of dough (think of a clock for slit placement at 12,3,6,9 positions).
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Its large leaves develop holes and slits that have earned it the name Swiss cheese plant.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her husband and young son joined her onstage in a tender surprise that brought many in the crowd to tears.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
  • What happened in the moments after is a memory that continues to bring tears Chupp's eyes.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Incisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisions. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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