Definition of Incision. Meaning of Incision. Synonyms of Incision

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Definition of Incision

Incision
Incision In*ci"sion, n. [L. incisio: cf. F. incision. See Incise.] 1. The act of incising, or cutting into a substance. --Milton. 2. That which is produced by incising; the separation of the parts of any substance made by a cutting or pointed instrument; a cut; a gash. 3. Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines. [Obs.]

Meaning of Incision from wikipedia

- Look up incision, incise, or incised in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Incision may refer to: Cutting, the separation of an object, into two or more...
- Pfannenstiel incision /ˈfɑːnɪnʃtiːl/, Kerr incision, Pfannenstiel-Kerr incision or pubic incision is a type of abdominal surgical incision that allows...
- A surgical incision is a cut made through the skin and soft tissue to facilitate an operation or procedure. Often, multiple incisions are possible for...
- The Cherney incision is an incision used in gynecologic surgery. It is similar to the Pfannenstiel incision but allows access to the space of Retzius...
- Incision and drainage (I&D), also known as clinical lancing, are minor surgical procedures to release pus or pressure built up under the skin, such as...
- Joel-Cohen incision is a skin incision used for Caesarean section. It is a straight incision that is 3 cm below the line joining both anterior superior...
- inflammatory bowel diseases. An incisional abscess is one that develops as a complication secondary to a surgical incision. It presents as redness and warmth...
- An incisional hernia is a type of hernia caused by an incompletely-healed surgical wound. Since median incisions in the abdomen are frequent for abdominal...
- Modified Gibson incision is a transverse incision above the pubis, frequently used in gynecological and urological surgeries. This incision can be made on...
- A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a surgical incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known...