abscise

[US]/ˈæbsɪs/
[UK]/abˈsaɪs/

Translation

vto cut off or remove surgically, especially a part of a plant or body.
vito be cut off or removed surgically; to separate from something else.
Word Forms
Third Person Singularabscises
Present Participleabscising
Past Tenseabscised
Past Participleabscised

Phrases & Collocations

abscise a branch

to abscise tissue

abscise the tumor

Example Sentences

the surgeon had to abscise a portion of the infected tissue.

the dentist had to abscise a decayed tooth.

in surgery, it is sometimes necessary to abscise damaged tissue.

the tree surgeon will abscise any diseased branches.

she had to abscise the infected part of her arm.

they abscised the unhealthy part of the plant.

the veterinarian had to abscise a portion of the dog's leg.

a skilled gardener can abscise damaged leaves without harming the plant.

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