excision
2
7.9
- noun
- /ɪkˈsɪʒən/
- Specialized
- Two days after embolization, we performed an endoscopic excision biopsy of the tumor.
- surgical excision
- tumor excision
- local excision
Examples
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The primary treatment of a leiomyosarcoma is a wide surgical excision with an emphasis on negative margins.
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Nevertheless, they wrote that radical excision still offers the best hope of long-term survival.
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We did radiation and surgical excision.
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The top reasons for not performing a dermatological excision were "time" and "lack of up-to-date skills."
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The patient did not wish to undergo any surgical excision or further exploration of the tracts.
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The occurrence of late bowel complications after abdominoperineal excision is low in both treatment groups.
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The patient underwent a wide local excision of the tumor with local advancement flap closure.
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Treatment for all benign schwannomas consists of complete surgical excision, sparing the associated nerve if possible.
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The majority of BCCs can be treated using standard techniques, including conventional surgical excision, curettage, cryotherapy, and radiotherapy.
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The doctor explained that the excision of the tumor would greatly increase the patient's chances of recovery.
Synonyms
81
4.3
Removing something from a place using effort or force
6
7.8
Surgery that removes part of an organ or tissue
2
8.3
Removal of part of the body by surgery to treat a disease
1
9.9
Removal of an organ or tumor by surgery without cutting it open
1
9.9
The removal of a body part or tissue by surgery
1
9.2
Operation to remove a device or artificial part placed inside a person's body
An operation to remove part of the body or tissue
The removal of part of the body by surgery
Antonyms
How Extensive
- Specialized
35
6.5
- Specialized
6
7.8
- Specialized
2
7.9
- Specialized
10
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word excision comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and caedere 'to cut', so it literally means 'cutting out', which fits a surgical excision where a doctor removes damaged tissue or a tumor.