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excision

noun
/ɪkˈsɪʒən/

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example Sentences

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

Synonyms

removal, extraction, cutting, elimination

Antonyms

insertion, implantation, addition

Collocations

surgical excision, excision procedure, excision of tumor

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