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excision Synonyms

Another word for excision

Choosing another word for excision depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The surgical removal or cutting out of an organ, tissue, tumor, or other part of the body.

Usage Example

"The dermatologist recommended a complete surgical resection of the suspicious mole to ensure clear margins."

Strongest
resection
Strong
ablation
extirpation
removal
amputation

• noun (Context 2)

The act of deleting, omitting, or removing a passage, word, or section from a text, film, or record.

Usage Example

"The editor insisted on the deletion of several redundant chapters before the manuscript went to print."

Strongest
deletion
Strong
omission
expurgation
redaction
elimination
eradication

Opposites of excision

The opposite of excision shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

insertion
addition
implantation
inclusion
retention
grafting
transplantation
See all opposites of excision

• Nearby Words

exchequer
excise
exciseman
excision
excitability
excitable
excitably

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Excision. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/excision
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