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incisions

noun

plural of incision

as in slits

a long deep cut the surgeon made a thin incision with the scalpel

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Recent Examples of incisions Instead of using incisions or drilling into the skull, CoMind (coincidentally like Olix) uses infrared lasers and light signals to measure brain activity. — Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Vibrio vulnificus can enter the body through unhealed cuts and scrapes, recent piercings and tattoos, and recent surgical incisions. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 These smaller incisions are intended to reduce scalp trauma and support healing, though recovery varies by patient. — Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 Surgeons opted for a laparoscopic procedure, making small incisions to insert tools to fortify the abdominal wall. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 The difference was almost immediate, with results that speak for themselves and require no incisions or surgery. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 June 2026 This may support recovery in some cases because of the smaller incisions. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Unlike procedures on the body where tissue is more forgiving, incisions are more accessible, and the architecture is less intricate, the nose is a complex, multilayered structure of skin, cartilage, and bone packed into a very small space. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 These systems are widely considered a potential future alternative to some forms of minimally invasive surgery, possibly enabling procedures in hard-to-reach locations without large incisions or bulky surgical instruments. — New Atlas, 8 June 2026

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Female cicadas can cause minor damage to trees by creating slits in branches, leading to browning or drooping tips.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

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