Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cut made into something, especially into body tissue during a medical operation: An "incision" is a precise cut, often made with a sharp instrument like a scalpel.
   • A mark or groove cut into a surface: An "incision" can also refer to a narrow cut or indentation made in a material like wood, metal, or stone.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The surgeon made a small incision in the patient's abdomen.
  • The ancient tablet was covered with fine incisions forming a text.
  • Healing was quick because the incision was clean and precise.

Advanced Usage

• "To make an incision": This is the standard phrase for describing the act of cutting, particularly in surgical contexts.
  • The procedure requires the doctor to make an incision just below the knee.

Variants and Related Words

• Incisive (adj): Describing something sharp, clear, and direct, often used for intellectual analysis (e.g., ).
• Incisor (n): A sharp, front tooth adapted for cutting.
• Incisional (adj): Relating to or caused by an incision (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Cut: A general term for an opening made with a sharp edge.
• Gash: A long, deep cut.
• Slit: A long, narrow cut or opening.
• Notch: A V-shaped cut or indentation.

Related Phrases

• Surgical incision: A cut made during a surgical operation.
  • The surgical incision was closed with stitches.

Noun

1. the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface