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Webster 1913 Edition

Incision

In-ci′sion

,
Noun.
[L.
incisio
: cf. F.
incision
. See
Incise
.]
3.
Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Incision

INCIS'ION

,
Noun.
s as z. [L. incisio, from incido, to cut.]
1.
A cutting; the act of cutting into a substance.
2.
A cut; a gash; the separation of the surface of any substance made by a sharp instrument. The surgeon with his knife makes an incision in the flesh, and the gardener, in a tree; but we do not say, an incision is made with a plow or a spade; at least such phraseology is unusual.
3.
Separation of viscid matter by medicines.

Definition 2024

incision

incision

See also: incisión

English

Noun

incision ‎(plural incisions)

  1. A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation.
  2. The act of incising, or cutting into a substance.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Milton to this entry?)
  3. (obsolete) Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.

Translations

Etymology

From Old French incision, from Late Latin incisio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈsɪʒn/
    Rhymes: -ɪʒən

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