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avulsion.

The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma.

    countable · uncountable
    Immediately observable were avulsion of several teeth and extensive lacerations and bruising to the face.
  2. An abrupt change in the course of a river, typically from one channel to another.

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  3. 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.

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Where this word comes from

From Latin avulsio from a- + vellō.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.