avulsion (Meaning)
avulsion (n)
an abrupt change in the course of a stream that forms the boundary between two parcels of land resulting in the loss of part of the land of one landowner and a consequent increase in the land of another
a forcible tearing or surgical separation of one body part from another
avulsion (n.)
A tearing asunder; a forcible separation.
A fragment torn off.
The sudden removal of lands or soil from the estate of one man to that of another by an inundation or a current, or by a sudden change in the course of a river by which a part of the estate of one man is cut off and joined to the estate of another. The property in the part thus separated, or cut off, continues in the original owner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of avulsion
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avulsion Sentence Examples
- The sudden and forceful removal of his leg in a car accident was a traumatic avulsion.
- The river's strong current caused an avulsion, creating a new channel that separated the two islands.
- The surgeon gently performed an avulsion of the wisdom tooth to minimize damage to the surrounding tissue.
- The patient experienced an avulsion of the scalp during a motorcycle accident, resulting in a large open wound.
- The avulsion of the tendon from the bone severely compromised the patient's ability to move their hand.
- The dentist utilized an avulsion forceps to carefully extract the broken tooth fragment.
- A lightning strike caused an avulsion of the outer layer of the tree bark, exposing the raw wood beneath.
- The doctor performed an avulsion of the cyst to drain the infected fluid and relieve pressure.
- The avulsion of the eyelid resulted in a drooping appearance and required surgical repair.
- The geologist identified an avulsion surface on the rock formation, indicating a previous shift in the river's course.
FAQs About the word avulsion
an abrupt change in the course of a stream that forms the boundary between two parcels of land resulting in the loss of part of the land of one landowner and a
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The sudden and forceful removal of his leg in a car accident was a traumatic avulsion.
The river's strong current caused an avulsion, creating a new channel that separated the two islands.
The surgeon gently performed an avulsion of the wisdom tooth to minimize damage to the surrounding tissue.
The patient experienced an avulsion of the scalp during a motorcycle accident, resulting in a large open wound.
