incision

noun

in-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce incision (audio)
Definition of incisionnext
as in slit
a long deep cut the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel

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Recent Examples of incision Chlorine doesn't magically seal a shaving nick, scraped knee, or healing surgical incision. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026 But three weeks later, Tighe arrived at the emergency room with a fever, and fluid leaking from his surgery incision. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 Surgeons opted for a laparoscopic procedure, making small incisions to insert tools to fortify the abdominal wall. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 Laparoscopies are a type of surgery used to diagnose and treat the condition and involve inserting a telescope through an incision in the abdomen, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for incision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incision
  1. slit
  2. tear
Noun
  • Cut a piece of felt to fit the top of a canning jar and make a slit in the center as shown.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The straight silhouette looks put-together with minimal effort, while staying easy to move around in thanks to a subtle back slit.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • When service is done and cleaned up, both Joy and Kayley cry tears of embarrassment and frustration.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • After 14 months away due to an ACL tear, Hanks, 21, scored the winner in the final seconds of the 2-1 victory over the Pride.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tear

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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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