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incisure

American  
[in-sizh-er] / ɪnˈsɪʒ ər /

noun

Anatomy.

  1. a notch, as in a bone or other structure.

incisure British  
/ ɪnˈsaɪʒə /

noun

  1. anatomy an incision or notch in an organ or part

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Other Word Forms

  • incisural adjective

Etymology

Origin of incisure

From the Latin word incīsūra, dating back to 1590–1600. See incise, -ure

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