%incision%

n. [ L. incisio: cf. F. incision. See Incise. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The act of incising, or cutting into a substance; specifically: (Med.) the cutting action made during surgery to gain access to the body parts under the skin. Milton. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

2. That which is produced by incising; the separation of the parts of any substance made by a cutting or pointed instrument; a cut; a gash; specifically (Med.) the cut in the skin made during surgery to gain access to the interior of the body. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

3. Separation or solution of viscid matter by medicines. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]