avulsion
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avulsion
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From Latin avulsio from a- + vellō.
noun avulsions
- The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma. Immediately observable were avulsion of several teeth and extensive lacerations and bruising to the face.
- An abrupt change in the course of a river, typically from one channel to another.
- 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.
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noun trauma related body loss
| Español | avulsión, extirpación |
|---|---|
| Русский | отрыв otryv, авульсия avulʹsija |
Talk about this word "avulsion." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/avulsion. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. avulsion. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/avulsion "avulsion." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/avulsion.
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@misc{avulsion_2026,
title = {avulsion},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/avulsion},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
