Lõikuse

Lõikuse is the genitive form of the Estonian noun lõikus, which denotes the act or result of cutting. The word is used in a range of contexts to describe a cut, incision, or cross-section produced by cutting.

In medical language, lõikus refers to a surgical incision or a tissue resection. It is used in compound terms such as lõikusoperatsioon (a surgical incision or resection operation) and kasvajalõikus (tumor resection). The sense emphasizes the procedure of cutting away or opening tissue.

In non-medical contexts, lõikus can describe a cut made in materials, such as wood or metal, or the resulting piece after cutting. It is also used to refer to cross-sections or slices prepared for examination or description, for example in geology, biology, or materials science. The exact nuance depends on the field and the surrounding words.

Etymology and related forms: lõikus stems from the verb lõikama, meaning to cut. It is related to Finnic languages, with cognates in Finnish (leikkaus) that convey a similar sense of incision or cross-section.

See also: lõigus (a form used in various phrases), lõikamine (the act of cutting), and related terms in medical and technical vocabulary. The term lõikuse covers both the act of cutting and the resulting division or section, with usage spanning medicine, engineering, and science.