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Recent Examples of incision
Unfortunately, that vertical incision would create a problem for me in any future pregnancy — including the one with my son.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Obese and diabetic patients have a lessened risk of complications when the incision size is decreased through robotic surgery.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
In laparoscopic surgery, several small incisions are made through which a surgeon can access the abdominal organs.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Now, in the fifth hour of surgery, a physician’s assistant leaned over her midsection, closing an incision along her side with some final stitches.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Obese and diabetic patients have a lessened risk of complications when the incision size is decreased through robotic surgery.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
In laparoscopic surgery, several small incisions are made through which a surgeon can access the abdominal organs.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Now, in the fifth hour of surgery, a physician’s assistant leaned over her midsection, closing an incision along her side with some final stitches.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incision
Noun
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Later that evening, Henson appeared in a sculptural brown gown with a dramatic shoulder detail and high slit.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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Sheryl Lee Ralph Sheryl Lee Ralph attended the 2025 Gotham Television Awards in N.Y.C. in a black gown with a square neckline and thigh-high slit.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Injuries can range from a slight stretching of the ligament to a complete tear, where the knee becomes unstable.—
Paul McClure
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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Inspect The Duvet's Condition Next, examine your duvet for any rips, tears, or stains.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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