incise

[ɪnˈsaɪz]
verb
incisar, fazer uma incisão em
1. to make a cut into something with a sharp instrument
The surgeon will incise the skin to access the affected area.
O cirurgião fará uma incisão na pele para acessar a área afetada.
2. to carve or engrave a design or pattern into a surface
The artist incised a beautiful pattern into the wooden panel.
O artista incidiu um padrão bonito no painel de madeira.
3. to penetrate or cut through something
The blade incised through the fabric easily.
A lâmina cortou através do tecido facilmente.
The term 'incise' is primarily used in medical and surgical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In medical settings, it is a standard technical term. In artistic contexts, it refers to engraving or carving techniques. The word carries formal, technical connotations and is not commonly used in casual everyday conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cutcarveengravesliceslitincision
Antonyms / Antônimos
healcloseunite

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incisar
most common medical and surgical term
General Brazilian
fazer uma incisão
alternative phrase meaning 'to make an incision'
Portugal
incisar
same as Brazilian usage, standard medical terminology
Artistic context
gravar, entalhara
used when referring to engraving or carving designs

Related Words

incisionincisiveincisedscalpelsurgicalcarveengrave

Related Idioms & Phrases

incise a wound
incise a design into stone
make an incision
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