Excise
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Excise (ek-siz)
Excise (pronounced as ek-siz) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in surgery, to describe the process of cutting out or removing a part of the body, typically a tumor or other abnormal growth.
Etymology
The term "excise" originates from the Latin word "excisus", which means "to cut out". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Surgery: A branch of medicine that involves the treatment of injuries, diseases, and other conditions through manual and instrumental techniques.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of cells that serves no purpose.
- Biopsy: A procedure that involves the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
- Resection: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of an organ or tissue.
- Laparotomy: A surgical procedure that involves a large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity.
- Laparoscopy: A type of surgical procedure that uses a small incision and a camera to look at the organs in the abdomen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Excise
- Wikipedia's article - Excise
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