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

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Recent Examples of incision Your healthcare provider may recommend incision and drainage of these abscesses to help relieve pain.3 Complementary and Alternative Medicine In addition to home remedies, medication, and surgery, complementary treatment approaches may be helpful for HS pain. Heidi Cope, Health, 24 Dec. 2024 The surgeon in the operating room is not taking input from various individuals regarding the initial incision or final stitch. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 According to the Mayo Clinic, gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a common procedure, often performed using a small incision and a camera for a faster recovery. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Rub the marinade all over the chicken, under the skin and in the incisions. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incision

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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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