excision

/ɪkˈsɪʒən/
noun
  1. The act of cutting something out or removing it, especially by surgery.
    • The surgeon performed an excision of the tumor to prevent it from spreading.
    • Excision of the damaged tissue helped the wound heal properly.
    • The dentist recommended the excision of the infected tooth.
  2. The removal of a part of a text, passage, or section.
    • The film's excision of controversial scenes made it suitable for a younger audience.
    • The editor suggested the excision of several paragraphs to shorten the article.
    • The excision of that chapter from the book changed the story's ending.
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