excision

[ek-sizh-uh n, ik-]

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noun

the act of removal; an excising.

Surgery. the surgical removal of a foreign body or of tissue.

excommunication.

Origin of excision

1480–90; < Latin excīsiōn- (stem of excīsiō) a cutting out. See excise², -ion

Related formsex·ci·sion·al, adjective

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Related Words for excision

extirpation, cutting, removal, ablation, abscission

Examples from the Web for excision

Historical Examples of excision

After excision a mixture of water and vinegar should be kept in the mouth for some time.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine
James J. Walsh
His description of the excision is rather clear and detailed.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine
James J. Walsh
The Phrygian practice of excision was regarded, probably, as a sacrifice.
Introduction to the History of Religions
Crawford Howell Toy
It is to be regretted that no one suggested the excision of sections xix.-xxi.
The Works of Lord Byron
Lord Byron
The excision made no difference to me, but a great deal of difference to him.
Reminiscences of Charles Bradlaugh
George W. Foote

Word Origin and History for excision

late 15c., from Middle French excision (14c.) and directly from Latin excisionem (nominative excisio), noun of action from past participle stem of excidere (see excise (v.)).

excision in Medicine

excision

[ĭk-sĭzh′ən]

n.

Surgical removal by cutting, as of a tumor or a portion of a structure or organ.exsection

A recombination event in which a genetic element is removed.