1. a cut made in something, especially in the body during surgery
Usage: medical
2. the act of cutting into something

Examples

• The surgeon made a small incision in the patient’s abdomen.
• The incision healed quickly with proper care.
• She required stitches to close the deep incision.
• The doctor explained where the incision would be made.
• The precise incision allowed for minimal scarring.
• Recovery time depends on the size and location of the incision.