incision 2
noundomain: activity
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Hypernym
cut 16
noun
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
Part_meronym
operation 6
noun
a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body
EnglishDerivationally related form
incisive 2
adjective
suitable for cutting or piercing
incise 1
verb
make an incision into by carving or cutting
Hyponym
gastromy 1
noun
surgical incision into the stomach
perineotomy 1
noun
surgical incision into the perineum
laparotomy 1
noun
surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
orchotomy 1
noun
surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count)
sclerotomy 1
noun
surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye
Part_holonym
operation 6
noun
a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body
