excision — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The removal of some text during editing.

   Usage

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   Synonyms

   deletion

2. The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting.

   Usage

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   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   resection-ectomy

3. The removal of a gene from a section of genetic material.

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4. The fact that, under certain hypotheses, the homology of a space relative to a subspace is unchanged by the identification of a subspace of the latter to a point.

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Noun

1. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

   Synonyms

   deletioncut

   Broader terms

   editingredaction

   Examples

   an editor's deletions frequently upset young authors

   both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause

2. surgical removal of a body part or tissue

   Synonyms

   ablationextirpationcutting out

   Broader terms

   operationsurgerysurgical operationsurgical proceduresurgical process

3. the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society

   Synonyms

   excommunication

   Broader terms

   banishmentproscription

4. the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

   Synonyms

   extirpationderacination

   Broader terms

   pullpulling