incision

English

/ɪnˈsɪʒən/

noun
Definitions
  • A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.
  • The act of cutting into a substance.
  • (obsolete) Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *kh₂eyd- (cut, hew, hit, fall upon, fall).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kh₂eyd-

Gloss

cut, hew, hit, fall upon, fall

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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