What does pertusion mean?
Pertusion means The act of punching or piercing with a pointed instrument..
Pertusion
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The act of punching or piercing with a pointed instrument..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of punching or piercing with a pointed instrument.
- A punched hole; a perforation.
Example Sentences
pertusion of a vein
the manner of opening a vein at that time, was by ſtabbing or pertusion, as it is performed in horses.
many of the more subtle passages , pores , and pertusions appear not in anatomical dissections , because they are shut and latent in dead bodies
Synonyms for pertusion
Antonyms for pertusion
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Word Forms
- pertusions
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pertusion of a vein
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