Incise
Incise
Incise (pronounced in-sahyz, from Latin incidere meaning "to cut into") is a medical term used to describe the act of making a cut into the body during a surgical procedure.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪz/
Etymology
The term "incise" originates from the Latin word incidere, which translates to "to cut into". It is derived from in- ("into") + -cidere ("to cut").
Definition
In medical terms, to incise is to make a surgical cut into a part of the body. This is often done to gain access to an internal organ or structure during a surgical procedure. The incision is typically made using a sharp instrument such as a scalpel.
Related Terms
- Incision: The cut or wound produced by incising.
- Scalpel: A small, sharp knife used for incisions in surgery.
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
- Surgeon: A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incise
- Wikipedia's article - Incise
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