incision
UK: ɪnˈsɪʒən | US: ɪnˈsɪʒən
n. a cut made into something, especially during surgery
n. the act of cutting into a surface or tissue
The word "incision" originates from Latin incisio, derived from incidere ("to cut into"), combining in- (into) and caedere (to cut). The root cis- (as in "scissors," "precise") reflects the action of cutting. Over time, the term specialized in medical contexts to denote surgical cuts, preserving its logical connection to deliberate, sharp division.
The surgeon made a precise incision to remove the tumor.
A small incision was needed to insert the catheter.
The artist used an incision technique to carve the design into wood.
Healing time depends on the depth of the incision.
The fossil showed fine incisions, possibly made by ancient tools.