Avulsion Definition & Meaning
avulsion
- noun
- 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" in song lyrics
See how avulsion is used in real songs:
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"nerve injury avulsion"
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Words that rhyme with avulsion
Usage tips for "avulsion"
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