Excision

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

Definitions of excision

noun a surgical removal or cutting out of something, such as a tumor or tissue

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor performed an excision to remove the tumor.

A2 The excision of the infected tissue was successful.

B1 The excision of the damaged part of the lung was necessary for the patient's recovery.

B2 The excision of the cyst required a skilled surgeon.

C1 The excision of the abnormal cells was a delicate procedure.

C2 The excision of the tumor margins was crucial for preventing recurrence.

Examples of excision in a Sentence

formal The excision of the tumor was performed by the skilled surgeon.

informal The doctor had to cut out the infected tissue through excision.

slang They had to slice and dice to get rid of the problem with excision.

figurative The excision of toxic relationships from her life was a necessary step towards healing.

Grammatical Forms of excision

• past tense: excised
• plural: excisions
• comparative: more excision
• superlative: most excision
• present tense: excises
• future tense: will excise
• perfect tense: has excised
• continuous tense: is excising
• singular: excision
• positive degree: excision
• infinitive: to excise
• gerund: excising
• participle: excising

Origin and Evolution of excision

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'excision' originated from the Latin word 'excisio' which means cutting off or removal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'excision' has retained its original meaning of surgical removal or cutting out, but it has also been used metaphorically to indicate the removal or elimination of something undesirable or harmful.