excision — the action of cutting out or removing something completely
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of cutting out or removing something completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsɪʒən/
Example Sentences
- The editor's ruthless excision of boring paragraphs made the novel much more exciting.
- The dermatologist recommended excision of the suspicious mole.
- Like a perfectionist barber, the surgeon's excision was so precise that barely any scar remained.
excision
NOUN[/ɪkˈsɪʒən/]
the action of cutting out or removing something completely
a skilled surgeon carefully uses a scalpel to cut out a small dark growth from a patient's arm. The surgeon's steady hands precisely separate the unwanted tissue from the healthy surrounding area. The removed piece is completely detached and placed on a nearby medical tray. The clean surgical site shows where the problematic tissue has been totally eliminated. A surgical nurse assists by holding instruments while monitoring the procedure. the action of cutting out or removing something completely
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin excidere, meaning 'to cut out' or 'to cut away.' The word literally described the precise action of cutting something away from a larger whole.
Breakdown
ex- (out/away) + cid- (to cut) + -sion (noun suffix indicating action or result)
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📝Examples
“The editor's ruthless excision of boring paragraphs made the novel much more exciting.”
“The dermatologist recommended excision of the suspicious mole.”
“Like a perfectionist barber, the surgeon's excision was so precise that barely any scar remained.”
“The excision of outdated laws helped modernize the legal system.”
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