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incision (noun)

A clean cut made into a body or a surface, usually by a doctor during a medical operation. It is a precise opening made using a sharp tool like a scalpel.

💬 Example

"The doctor made a small incision to remove the piece of glass from my hand."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an **IN**cision as a cut that goes **IN**to the skin. The **CIS** part is like **SCIS**sors. So, it's a cut mad...

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🔗 Synonyms
cut slit opening gash notch
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'incision' for a paper cut. → I have a paper cut.

Spelling it 'insision'. → Incision

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