incisure

[ in-sizh-er ]

/ ɪnˈsɪʒ ər /

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noun Anatomy.

a notch, as in a bone or other structure.

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Origin of incisure

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

OTHER WORDS FROM incisure

in·cis·ur·al, adjective

Words nearby incisure

incision, incisive, incisor, incisors, incisory, incisure, incite, incitement, incivility, incl., inclasp

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How to use incisure in a sentence

When head, trunk, and abdomen are separated by a deep incisure.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)|William Kirby
Incisure: an impressed line marking the junction of two segments: an incision.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
When neither head, trunk, nor abdomen are separated by any incisure or suture.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)|William Kirby
When parts usually separate are distinguished neither by incisure, segment, nor suture.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)|William Kirby

When head, trunk, and abdomen are not separated by a deep incisure, but inosculate in each other.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)|William Kirby

British Dictionary definitions for incisure

incisure

/ (ɪnˈsaɪʒə) /

noun

anatomy an incision or notch in an organ or part

Derived forms of incisure

incisural, adjective

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