English–Japanese

“incision” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisekkai

Example

医師は患部を切開します。i shi wa kan bu o sek kai shi ma su

The doctor makes an incision in the affected area.

Illustration for 切開 (incision)

How to say “incision” in Japanese

“Incision” in Japanese is 切開 (sekkai).

Describes a controlled opening made by cutting into body tissue so a medical procedure can reach what lies beneath.

Full entry for 切開: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 切開

小さな切開で治療できる場合もあります。chii sa na sek kai de chi ryō de ki ru ba ai mo a ri ma su

In some cases, treatment is possible with a small incision.

Tips for using 切開

  • In medical English, make an incision is a standard collocation, while cut is the broader everyday verb.

“incision” in other languages