incisions

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of making a cut or gash in something.

  - "During surgery, the doctor made several incisions to access the affected area."
  - "The artist used a sharp tool to make precise incisions in the clay."
  - "The incisions on the patient's arm were healing well."
  - "The investigator made incisions in the soil to uncover evidence."

• A cut or gash in a living tissue.

  - "The incision was infected and required further medical attention."
  - "The patient's incision healed quickly."
  - "The surgeon closed the incision with stitches."

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Rhymes

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rejoices , voices , choices , noises , poises

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Variants

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incision , incisions

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Etymology

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The term 'incision' comes from the Latin word 'incidere', which means 'to cut' or 'to score'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest incision ever made was by a surgeon named Dr. Russell Rothman, who performed a 10-foot long incision on a patient suffering from a rare condition called 'gigantomastia'.

2. In ancient Egypt, scarification was a common practice used for various purposes, including religious and cosmetic reasons.

3. The first recorded use of the term 'incision' was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Surgery: Incisions are a crucial aspect of surgical procedures, allowing doctors to access and treat the affected area.

2. Healing: The process of an incision healing involves the body forming new tissue to replace the damaged skin.

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Culture

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Incisions have been a significant part of various cultures and practices, such as tattoos, scarification, and traditional healing methods.

How to Memorize "incisions"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a cut or gash in a material, such as an apple or a piece of paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incision' with the action of cutting or making a gash.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'incision' as 'In Cuts I See Openings'.

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