incisions

plural of incision

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Recent Examples of incisions The clinic also provides the DHI procedure, which enables direct implantation of hair follicles without needing previous incisions, which appeals to patients who want even more precision. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 Doctors don’t need to make incisions or use sharp tools. Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024 Surgical tools are inserted through the remaining incisions to remove the gallbladder carefully. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024 During the surgery, the surgeon makes several small incisions (cuts) in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope—a thin tube with a light and a camera—through one of the incisions to view the gallbladder. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024 These tools ensure precise incisions and minimal scarring. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Small incisions between the ribs allowed the robotic system to remove each lung, prepare the surgical site, and implant the new lungs. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2024 There are no incisions because the esophagus is accessed by going through the mouth. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Surgical removal of the gallbladder is usually performed laparoscopically, which is a minimally invasive approach that involves making three to four small incisions in the abdomen. Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024

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“Incisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisions. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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