Lõikusteta

Lõikusteta is an Estonian adjective meaning "without incision" or "non-incisional." It is formed from lõikus, meaning incision or cut, with a negative suffix that expresses absence. The term is used primarily in medical and clinical contexts to describe procedures or methods that do not involve making a surgical incision.

In medical literature and patient information, lõikusteta denotes approaches that avoid cutting tissue. It is often contrasted with procedures described as having an incision (lõikusega). The exact scope of lõikusteta varies by specialty and context; some uses emphasize non-surgical diagnostic or therapeutic approaches, while others describe any method that avoids cutting as part of the treatment plan. The label can be used to communicate the relative invasiveness of a procedure, its risk profile, and expected recovery when explaining options to patients.

Beyond clinical usage, the term appears in broader discussions of treatment strategies to differentiate non-incisional from invasive methods. As with many Estonian medical terms, its interpretation can be context-dependent, so it is important to consult the specific description in a given source.

See also: non-invasive, minimally invasive, incision.