prick vs incision

incision vs prick

prick and incision both are nouns.

prick is a verb but incision is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prick	Yes	No	Yes	No
incision	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, prick and incision are synonyms defined as:

prick and incision: a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Other synonyms of prick include dent, scratch, slit.

prick (noun)	incision (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
obscene terms for penis	a depression scratched or carved into a surface
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface

prick (verb)	incision (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
deliver a sting to
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation

Difference between prick and incision

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