Scission

Pronunciation: /ˈɛssiaɪˈɛsˈɛsˈaɪˌɑn/

Scission (noun)

  1. A sudden break that separates something into two parts.
  2. The breaking of a chemical bond, often during a reaction.
  3. A break in DNA or genetic material that can change how cells work.

Examples

  • The rope scission separated the two ends cleanly.
  • The surgeon performed a scission to cut apart the tissue.