Definition of INCISION

incision

Meanings

Plural: incisions

Noun

  • a depression scratched or carved into a surface
  • the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
  • 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.
  • The act of cutting into a substance.
  • Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.
  • A cut-back

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

dent, prick, scratch, section, slit, surgical incision

Scrabble Score: 10

incision is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
incision is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
incision is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

incision is a valid Words With Friends word