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Avulsion - What does it mean?

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avulsion

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma
  • 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

    • Derived terms

    * avulsive

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.