: the act or procedure of removing by or as if by cutting out
especially : surgical removal or resection
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Two of the three sisters have undergone LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedures). —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Nov. 2022 Leno underwent treatment involving surgical excision and grafting procedure, which removes unhealthy tissue in an effort to promote wound healing and reduce the risk of infection. —Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2022 Leno has undergone at least two procedures since the accident, including a surgical excision and grafting procedure. —Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2022 Grossman shared that Leno first underwent surgical excision and grafting in the affected areas to remove damaged tissue and reduce inflammation. —Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2022 Leno will return home after undergoing multiple surgeries — including a surgical excision to remove damaged tissue — and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. —Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022 Leno underwent surgery for excision and grafting for second and third-degree burns and was slated for another procedure this week. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2022 Leno's current treatment plan involves the surgical excision and grafting procedure, which removes unhealthy tissue in an effort to promote wound healing and reduce the risk of infection. —Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2022 No matter how divergent the series is from the source material, Lestat’s excision from Louis’ life is undeniably monumental and ushers in a new era for Part 2, as Louis and Claudia head for Paris. —Hunter Ingram, Variety, 13 Nov. 2022 See More
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Latin excision-, excisio, from excidere
First Known Use
1541, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of excision was in 1541
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“Excision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, //www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excision. Accessed 19 Dec. 2022.
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