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incision definition

in·ci·sion (in siz̸h′ən)

noun

  1. the act or result of incising; cut; gash
  2. incisive quality
  3. a deep notch, as in the edge of a leaf
  4. Surgery a cut made into a tissue or organ

Etymology: OFr < L incisio

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