incisure
[ in-sizh-er ]
/ ɪnˈsɪʒ ər /
noun Anatomy.
a notch, as in a bone or other structure.
OTHER WORDS FROM incisure
in·cis·ur·al, adjectiveWords nearby incisure
incisive papilla,
incisor,
incisor canal,
incisors,
incisory,
incisure,
incite,
incitement,
incivility,
incl.,
inclasp
Example sentences from the Web for incisure
When parts usually separate are distinguished neither by incisure, segment, nor suture.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William KirbyIncisure: an impressed line marking the junction of two segments: an incision.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology |John. B. SmithWhen neither head, trunk, nor abdomen are separated by any incisure or suture.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for incisure
incisure
/ (ɪnˈsaɪʒə) /
noun
anatomy
an incision or notch in an organ or part
Derived forms of incisure
incisural, adjectiveMedical definitions for incisure
incisure
[ ĭn-sī′zhər ]
n.
An indentation at the edge of a structure; a notch.