incision
noun
a cut, gash, or notch.
incisions
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pluralof incision.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That limitation inspired researchers to search for a way to reshape the cornea without making incisions at all.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
Robotic surgery requires only very small incisions, which are possible thanks to the use of miniaturised cameras and instruments, controlled remotely by a surgeon, via the robotic system's console.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
More surgical options have emerged too, such as smaller incisions in the chest, or a robotic surgery that involves a smaller incision on a person’s side near the armpit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Fish emerge with a hole in the head and incisions near the gills before being placed in an ice slurry for blood drainage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2025
“These incisions are precise and surgical. Not meant to inflict pain—probably done under anesthetic, even. The wights were looking for something.”
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
