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INCISION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Incision.

Incision - as a noun

A depression scratched or carved into a surface

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dent5scratch14slit4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depression13impression14imprint11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
section9surgical incision
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5cutting10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The surgeon made a small incision in my abdomen during the appendectomy."
"A precise incision is necessary to perform a successful heart surgery."
"The doctor used a scalpel to create a clean incision on the patient's arm."
"The length of the incision will determine the size of the resulting scar."
"The veterinarian made a small incision to extract the foreign object from the dog's stomach."
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Word Game Points

Is INCISION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, incision is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INCISION has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INCISION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, incision is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INCISION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INCISION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, incision is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INCISION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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