Updated January 21, 2012.

Definition:

Excision means "to surgically remove". Often used in reference to removing a mass, excision means that tissue is removed, using a scalpel, laser or another instrument.

Excision refers to completely removing the tissue in question, rather than just a part, as is done in a biopsy.

Pronunciation: ek-size

Also Known As: excise, surgical excision, excision procedure, excised,

Common Misspellings: eckcision, ekcize, ecsizion, eksized, eksize, ekcized, ekcision,

Examples: The surgeon planned to excise the mass during surgery.