abscission
/æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩/
ÆBSꞮ · ʃn̩ (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The act or process of cutting off.
Etymology
From Latin abscissiō, from abscindō (“I cut, I tear”).
Example Sentences
- "Not to be cured without the abscission of a member."
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