Definitions

1. verb

to cut or remove (something) completely

“The surgeon decided to exscind the damaged tissue to prevent further infection.”

2. verb

to remove or cut out (something) from a surrounding part or substance

“The dentist had to exscind the decayed tooth to save the healthy one underneath.”

3. noun

the act of cutting or removing (something) completely

“The exscindment of the old tree was necessary for the new development.”