Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Anatomy) A notch or small hollow: A small indentation, cut, or depression in a structure, especially in a bone or organ.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The mandibular incisure is a distinct notch on the lower jaw.
  • The cardiologist examined the incisure in the heart valve leaflet.

Advanced Usage

• "angular incisure": A specific, sharp notch on the lesser curvature of the stomach.
  • The endoscope passed the angular incisure to examine the pylorus.

Variants and Related Words

• Incisura (n): The Latin-derived term often used synonymously with "incisure" in anatomical nomenclature.
  • The incisura of the cerebellum is a key landmark.

Synonyms

• Notch: A V-shaped indentation.
• Indentation: A general term for a recess or hollow.
• Cleft: A split or indentation, often deeper.

Notes

• This is a specialized anatomical term. Its usage is almost entirely confined to medical and biological contexts to describe precise structural features.

Noun

1. (anatomy) a notch or small hollow