noun
- the forcible tearing away or separation of a body part or structure
Usage: medical
Examples
- The accident resulted in several avulsions of skin and muscle tissue.
- Dental avulsions require immediate medical attention to save the tooth.
- The surgeon repaired the nerve avulsions caused by the trauma.
- Avulsions of the fingernail are common in rock climbing injuries.
- The patient suffered multiple avulsions during the motorcycle crash.
- Emergency doctors are trained to handle severe avulsions quickly.