incision

noun
UK: /ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/
US: /ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/

  1. A cut made into something, especially during a medical operation.

    1. The doctor made a small incision to drain the abscess.
    2. The surgeon carefully closed the incision after the procedure, minimizing scarring.

  2. The act of cutting into something.

    1. The incision of the cake revealed a colorful layered filling.
    2. Careful incision is important in surgery to avoid damaging tissues.

Synonyms

laceration slit gash opening cut

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "incision" in English means: A cut made into something, especially during a medical operation., The act of cutting into something..

The phonetic transcription of "incision" is /ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/ in British English and /ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incision": laceration, slit, gash, opening, cut.

Example usage of "incision": "The doctor made a small incision to drain the abscess.". More examples on the page.