Avulsion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Avulsion is a noun meaning (medicine, pathology) The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma.
Meaning
(medicine, pathology) The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma.
More Meanings
- An abrupt change in the course of a river, typically from one channel to another.
- (hydrology) Movement of soil during a flood, or during a change in the course of a river, especially when a resulting change of land ownership is involved.
Example Sentences
Immediately observable were avulsion of several teeth and extensive lacerations and bruising to the face.
Word Forms
- avulsions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amputation, excision, exsection, fragmentectomy, adhesionolysis, ostectomy.
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