abscision
|ab-sci-sion|
C2
/æbˈsɪʒən/
cutting off
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abscision' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abscisio,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'scindere' meant 'to cut.'
Historical Evolution
'abscisio' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'abscisionem,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abscision.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of cutting off or removing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of cutting off or removing, especially in a surgical context.
The surgeon performed an abscision to remove the tumor.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 21:06