incisure

[ in-sizh-er ]

nounAnatomy.
  1. a notch, as in a bone or other structure.

Origin of incisure

1
From the Latin word incīsūra, dating back to 1590–1600. See incise, -ure

Other words from incisure

  • in·cis·ur·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for incisure

incisure

/ (ɪnˈsaɪʒə) /


noun
  1. anatomy an incision or notch in an organ or part

Derived forms of incisure

  • incisural, adjective

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