incision

Example Sentences

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And when coaches asked about the scar from his procedure, he lifted his shirt to show a long vertical incision running up the length of his chest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

The researchers' new balloon is similar to a traditional gastric balloon, but it is inserted into the stomach through an incision in the abdominal wall.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024

In specialized settings, depending on their training and level of experience, they carry out countless responsibilities, from closing incision sites following surgery to performing biopsies and providing palliative care to the terminally ill.

From Salon • May 16, 2024

Funny stick or twist here from Barnsley... they looked pretty forlorn and Bolton going three-goals up looked a matter of when, not if, but one moment of incision has changed the complexion of the tie.

From BBC • May 2, 2024

That morning, Dr. Agnew had enlarged the incision on Garfield's back, taken out pieces of bone, and inserted two drainage tubes.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow