Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excisional
Adjective
/ɛkˈsɪʒənəl/
Definition
Relating to or involving the surgical removal of tissue or an organ.
Examples
- The excisional biopsy provided a clear diagnosis of the tumor.
- After the excisional surgery, the patient was monitored for recovery.
- Excisional procedures are common in the treatment of skin cancer.
Meaning
Excisional refers to a procedure or technique that involves cutting out or excising a part of the body, often to remove tumors or other abnormal tissue.
Synonyms
- Resective
- Cutting
- Incisional
