Divulse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Divulse is a verb meaning (transitive, medicine) To pull apart forcibly.
Meaning
(transitive, medicine) To pull apart forcibly.
Example Sentences
The divulsing may be done with the Pratt rectal speculum, or with the fingers or thumbs. The fingers should slip far enough into the bowel to grasp the internal sphincter. The muscle is to be stretched quite sharply and then relaxed, […]
Word Forms
- divulses
- divulsing
- divulsed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avulse, evulse, dehisce, divellicate, sunder, disject.
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