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noun
The cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation).
synonyms: incision, section.
is a specific kind of: cut, cutting.
is a broader term that covers: gastromy | perineotomy | laparotomy | orchotomy | sclerotomy | nephrotomy | thoracotomy | valvotomy, valvulotomy | phlebotomy, venesection | vasosection, vasotomy.
is a part of: operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process.
derivation: incise | incisive.
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