Meaning of the word excision in English

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excision

US /ekˈsɪʒ.ən/
UK /ekˈsɪʒ.ən/

Noun

1.

the act of excising; surgical removal or cutting out

Example:
The doctor performed an excision of the tumor.
The excision of the diseased tissue was successful.
2.

the removal of a part from a text or other written work

Example:
The editor recommended the excision of several paragraphs from the manuscript.
The historical document suffered from the excision of crucial details.
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