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Avulsion Definition & Meaning

avulsion
noun
  1. 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
  2. a forcible tearing or surgical separation of one body part from another

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  • "nerve injury avulsion"
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Frequently asked questions

What does avulsion mean?
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
What part of speech is avulsion?
Avulsion is a noun.
How many definitions does avulsion have?
Avulsion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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