1. the surgical removal of a body part, tissue, or organ
Usage: medical term
2. the act of cutting out or removing something, especially text or a passage
Usage: literary or editorial context

Examples

• The surgeon recommended excision of the tumor to prevent further complications.
• The excision of the damaged tissue was performed under local anesthesia.
• The editor's excision of several paragraphs improved the flow of the article.
• Excision of the problematic section made the document clearer and more concise.
• The doctor explained that excision was the best treatment option available.
• After excision of the lesion, the patient recovered quickly.