excision Meaning & Definition
/ɪkˈsɪʒən/
What Does Excision Mean?
Excision is used as a noun meaning The removal of some text during editing. It can also mean The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting.
Excision in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪkˈsɪʒən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ablation, extirpation and cutting out |
| Plural | excisions |
Excision Definition (Noun)
- The removal of some text during editing.
- The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting.
- The removal of a gene from a section of genetic material.
- The fact that, under certain hypotheses, the homology of a space relative to a subspace is unchanged by the identification of a subspace of the latter to a point.
Noun
- The deletion of some text during editing.
- The removal of a tumor, etc., by cutting.
Synonyms of Excision
Excision synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Excision
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Excision in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
excision (countable and uncountable, plural excisions)
Words That Rhyme With Excision
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Origin of Excision
From Middle French excision, from Latin excīsiō(n).
How to Pronounce Excision
The standard pronunciation of excision is //ɪkˈsɪʒən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Excision
What part of speech is excision?
Excision is a noun.
What is another word for excision?
Words with a similar meaning to excision include ablation, extirpation and cutting out. See the full list of excision synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of excision?
The plural of excision is excisions.