incision

• Nom désignant une coupe ou une marque faite sur une surface, ou plus précisément une coupure chirurgicale pratiquée dans les tissus ou organes du corps lors d'une opération.

A noun referring to a cut or mark made into a surface, or specifically to a surgical cut into body tissues or organs performed during an operation.

1. Surgical cutB2formalmedical

   A cut made into body tissues or organs during a medical operation.

   incision chirurgicale

   • The surgeon made a small incision in the patient's abdomen.
   • The incision healed cleanly without infection.
   • He examined the incision site for any signs of swelling.

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2. Carved markC1formal

   A groove or mark cut into a surface, often for decoration or identification.

   marque gravée

   • The ancient tablet had a deep incision for each letter.
   • The artist created a fine incision in the metal plate.
   • The incision on the stone marked the boundary of the property.

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