TechnologyJuly 14, 2026

incision

/ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/

Definition

A surgical cut made into the body to gain access to internal structures.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'incisio,' meaning a cutting into, which stems from the verb 'incidere' (to cut into). It entered English through Middle French as a technical term for surgical cutting.

In the news

The author uses this term to describe the start of a surgical procedure. It emphasizes that while AI provides crucial anatomical data beforehand, the physical act of surgery still begins with the surgeon's intervention.

How AI Will Change The Doctor's Role, But Not Replace It

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