incision

noun

in·​ci·​sion in-ˈsi-zhən 

1

a

: cut, gash

specifically : a wound made especially in surgery by incising the body

b

: a marginal notch (as in a leaf)

2

: an act of incising something

3

: the quality or state of being incisive

Synonyms

• gash
• laceration
• rent
• rip
• slash
• slit
• tear

Examples of incision in a Sentence

the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of a linear incision and stitches, FUE results in more scars that are smaller and less distinct. —Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Dec. 2024

This pairing have games that complement each other — Schouten is a ball-winner whose passing-style is more about recycling than incision, while Veerman has arguably the best passing range in the country, though can be vulnerable to opposition pressure. —Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 7 July 2024

In this procedure, the orthopedic surgeon makes an incision, realigns the bones, and secures them with screws, plates, or rods. —Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 6 Dec. 2024

In this outpatient surgical procedure, the surgeon makes tiny incisions in the skin and carefully removes spider or small varicose veins. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

incision

noun

in·​ci·​sion in-ˈsizh-ən 

1

: a cut or gash made in something

especially : a cut made into the body during surgery

removed the diseased appendix through a small incision

2

: an act of cutting into something

watched the surgeon's skillful incision

Medical Definition

incision

noun

in·​ci·​sion in-ˈsizh-ən 

1

: a cut or wound of body tissue made especially in surgery

2

: an act of incising something

the surgeon's incision of the tissues