scissure

(siz̸h′ər, sis̸h′-)

noun

Now Rare a cleft or opening, either natural or made by cutting

Origin: ME < L scissura < scindere, to cut: see science

See scissure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Anatomy

A split or opening in an organ or part.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin scissūra

Origin: , from scissus

Origin: , past participle of scindere, to split; see scission

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