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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OTHER WORDS FROM incisure
in·cis·ur·al, adjectiveWords nearby incisure
incisive papilla, incisor, incisor canal, incisors, incisory, incisure, incite, incitement, incivility, incl., inclasp
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incisure
/ (ɪnˈsaɪʒə) /
noun
anatomy an incision or notch in an organ or part
Derived forms of incisure
incisural, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for incisure
incisure
[ ĭn-sī′zhər ]
n.
An indentation at the edge of a structure; a notch.
Other words from incisure
in•ci′su•ral adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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