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circumsect.

To cut around the circumference (of some part of an organ or structure).

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To cut around the circumference (of some part of an organ or structure).

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin circumsectus perfect passive participle of circumsecō (“to cut around”), from circum- (“around”) + secare (“to cut”).

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