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Definition of Excise

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Excise: To cut out entirely. For example, a scalpel or laser beam may be used to excise a tumor. The terms excise and resect are not synonymous. Excise implies total removal, whereas resect does not.