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Recent Examples of incision
Patients can see a simulation of their new profile on a screen before a single incision is made.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
In the West, a new technique which employed ultrasonic waves to break down the cloudy lens, allowing the debris to be suctioned out through a small incision was being developed and perfected.
—Pasquale Hinrichs, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Facelifts will target the midface through smaller incisions.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Einstein are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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From the label's spring 1998 collection, her black and white corset dress featured a plunging neckline and double thigh-high slits.—
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The back slit, on the other hand, provides enough room to walk and sit freely without feeling restrictive.—
Noun
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The team ruled him out shortly after, indicating a likely Achilles tear.—
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From his seat, Wyle could be seen raising his hand to his face, wiping tears from his eyes.—
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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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