incision (Meaning)

Wordnet

incision (n)

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

Webster

incision (n.)

The act of incising, or cutting into a substance.

That which is produced by incising; the separation of the parts of any substance made by a cutting or pointed instrument; a cut; a gash.

Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.

incision Sentence Examples

  1. The surgeon skillfully performed an incision along the abdomen.
  2. The sharp blade made a clean incision in the skin.
  3. The patient's recovery from the incision was surprisingly quick.
  4. A small incision was made on the finger to remove a splinter.
  5. The incision on the chest tube site was carefully sutured closed.
  6. The surgeon widened the incision to gain better access to the internal organs.
  7. The veterinarian made an incision in the horse's leg to treat an abscess.
  8. The dentist made a tiny incision in the gum to expose the infected root canal.
  9. The biopsy incision was made in a discreet location to minimize scarring.
  10. The wound healed cleanly, leaving only a faint mark where the incision had been.

FAQs About the word incision

a depression scratched or carved into a surface, the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)The act of incis

slit, tear, wound, slash, scratch, rent, fracture, laceration, injury,gash

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The surgeon skillfully performed an incision along the abdomen.

The sharp blade made a clean incision in the skin.

The patient's recovery from the incision was surprisingly quick.

A small incision was made on the finger to remove a splinter.