Excisions refer to the removal of part of an organ or a tissue. Synonyms for excisions include resection, ablation, deletion, removal, cutting, and extirpation. Resection is the surgical removal of a part of an organ, while ablation is the removal of tissue using various techniques, including heat, electricity, or chemicals. Deletion is the removal of a gene or a part of a chromosome. Removal refers to the elimination of something from an area, such as a tumor from the body. Cutting is the separation of tissue by surgical means, and extirpation is the complete removal of an organ or a tissue. These synonyms convey the meaning of excisions with variations in intensity, scope, and method.