1. relating to or involving the surgical removal of tissue, an organ, or a lesion
Usage: medical/surgical term; commonly used in clinical and pathological contexts

Examples

• The surgeon performed an excisional biopsy to remove the suspicious skin lesion.
• Excisional treatment is often recommended for certain types of tumors.
• The excisional procedure was completed without complications.
• Excisional margins were examined to ensure complete removal of the abnormal tissue.
• Patients undergoing excisional surgery typically require local or general anesthesia.