Incision
/ɪnˈsɪʒ(ə)n/
Definitions
- (n.) A surgical cut made in the skin or flesh during a medical procedure, relevant in legal contexts such as malpractice or personal injury cases.
The plaintiff argued that the defendant made an improper incision causing additional harm.
Forms
- incisions
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'incision' is significant primarily in medical malpractice and injury cases, emphasizing whether the cut was performed properly and lawfully.
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