as in slit
a long deep cut the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel

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Recent Examples of incision Surgeons made a relatively small incision to implant a wireless, rechargeable coin-sized brain chip in the part of RJ’s brain that handles thoughts and body movement. Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 One quick incision near the gills to bleed the fish will keep the meat fresh and untainted. Mike Raabe, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2025 The urologist would make four incisions in my belly, and through a series of cameras and instruments, remove the mass. Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Traditional liposuction Ideal for larger fat deposits, this technique uses small incisions and suction cannulas to remove fat. Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for incision
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Noun
  • Made with a blend of linen and rayon, these comfy pants are the perfect amount of baggy, with two convenient side pockets and side slits that add even more breathability.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
  • Vonn also had an unfortunate mishap while walking the red carpet in a strapless dress with a daring slit that went all the way up to her hip bone, showing off her muscular leg and giving a glimpse of her underwear.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Exercise creates microscopic tears in your muscle tissues, which then triggers an inflammatory process in your body that results in that sore sensation, as SELF previously reported.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 18 July 2025
  • In 2024, Rice suffered an ACL tear and played in only four games after a dominant rookie season.
    David Close, CNN Money, 17 July 2025

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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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