Excissus

Excissus refers to a specific anatomical structure or a surgical procedure, depending on the context in which the term is used. In anatomical descriptions, it often denotes something that has been cut out or removed from a larger whole. This term might be encountered in historical or descriptive texts when detailing dissections or the preparation of specimens.

In surgical contexts, "excissus" can indicate the act of excision, which is the careful removal of tissue, a tumor, or an organ. The term itself highlights the cutting and removal aspect of the surgical intervention. It is a Latin-derived word, commonly found in medical literature, particularly in older texts or those that retain classical terminology. The precise meaning is always dictated by the surrounding phrases and the overall subject matter. For instance, "excissus tumor" would mean a tumor that has been cut out.