EGAVE

incision

About 5.81 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun The act of cutting into a substance.
  3. noun Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.
  4. noun A cut-back

Similar words

dent prick slit notch scratch section wound scar cut injury

Often followed by

is in and of should was through for into

Word family

incisions

Save “incision” to learn later