Incision (noun)

1. A cut or opening made in a surface or body.
2. A surgical cut made to remove or repair tissue.
3. The act or process of cutting or slicing something.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'incisio' meaning 'cut' or 'a cut'.

Examples:

1. The surgeon made an incision in the patient's abdomen to remove the appendix.
2. The incision allowed the doctor to see the source of the internal bleeding.
3. The incision was stitched closed after the surgery was complete.
4. The artist made precise incisions in the stone to create the sculpture.
5. The incision was made to allow access to the damaged pipe.