incisure

American

[in-sizh-er] / ɪnˈsɪʒ ər /

noun

Anatomy.

a notch, as in a bone or other structure.

incisure British

/ ɪnˈsaɪʒə /

noun

anatomy an incision or notch in an organ or part

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Other Word Forms

incisural adjective

Etymology

Origin of incisure

From the Latin word incīsūra, dating back to 1590–1600. See incise, -ure

Example Sentences

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Dear Sir: On receipt of this with the accompanying incisures, you will take safe, certain and suitable measures to have the inclosure addressed to Maj.-Gen.

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Joint: a segment or part between two incisures: an articulation.

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The decree of the imperial diet can scarcely be regarded as the ignominious close of a good old time, but rather as a violent but beneficial incisure in an old and rankling sore.

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