Leikkaantuminen

Leikkaantuminen is a Finnish noun that denotes the act or process of being cut or the act of cutting, especially in a surgical or medical context. It is formed from the verb leikkaantua (to be cut or to undergo a cut) and the noun-forming suffix -minen.

In medicine, leikkaantuminen refers to incisions or transections performed during a procedure, i.e., when tissue is surgically cut to access underlying structures. The term can describe both planned incisions and operative steps, as seen in clinical notes and surgical documentation. In everyday language, more specific words such as leikkaus (operation) or viilto/haava (cut/wound) are typically used.

Language and usage: Leikkaantuminen is chiefly found in medical texts and education and is less common in casual speech. Its precise interpretation often depends on context, and specialists may prefer more exact terms for particular procedures or injury types.

See also: leikkaus, haava, viilto, kirurginen toimenpide.