Definition

A cut made into body tissue or an organ, often during surgery.

Example

The surgeon made a small incision to begin the operation.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sarah's surgery last week?

Yeah, I heard she had to get an incision for the procedure.

I hope she recovers quickly; those kinds of things can be tough.

For sure! I’m sure the doctor did a great job with the incision.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incision is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "caedere" (meaning to cut). The word describes the act of cutting into something, typically used in medical contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting into' ('in-' means into and 'caedere' means to cut) when you remember that an incision is a cut made into something.

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