excision
noun
ex·ci·sion
ik-ˈsi-zhən 
: the act or procedure of removing by or as if by cutting out
especially
: surgical removal or resection
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The states are still in play, and at least thanks to an excision from that bill are not technically handcuffed from imposing regulation on AI.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
In an excision, surgeons cut out endometriosis at the root with the goal of removing as much of the lesion as possible.
—Jenneh Rishe, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
This heat can destroy cancer cells effectively, complementing or even replacing surgical excision.
—Jennifer Esposito, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Soft-tissue nail fold excision: The surgeon removes the soft tissue around the toenail, not touching the nail itself.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
In an excision, surgeons cut out endometriosis at the root with the goal of removing as much of the lesion as possible.
—Jenneh Rishe, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
This heat can destroy cancer cells effectively, complementing or even replacing surgical excision.
—Jennifer Esposito, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Soft-tissue nail fold excision: The surgeon removes the soft tissue around the toenail, not touching the nail itself.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for excision
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“Excision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excision. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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