Meaning & use
incision
A cut made into tissue or a surface, especially one made by a surgeon during an operation.
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The surgeon made a small incision below the ribs to remove the inflamed appendix.
The nurse checked that the incision was healing well and showed no signs of infection.
A note on using this word
Mostly used in medical contexts for a precise, deliberate cut, unlike an accidental wound or laceration.
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