n. a cutting off; as by surgery the normal separation of fruit; leaves; etc. from plants by the development of a thin layer of pithy cells at the base of their stems
The doctor made an abscission of the toenail to prevent infection.
The doctor made an abscission of the toenail to prevent infection.
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cutting off; surgery; amputate
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3 syllables
ab-scis-sion
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