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incision.

A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪnˈsɪʒən/
  1. A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The act of cutting into a substance.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
  4. A cut-back

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English inscicioun, from Middle French incision, from Late Latin incisiō from the verb incidō (“to cut into”) + action noun suffix -iō.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.