avulsion

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The forcible tearing away of a part from a whole, especially from the body.

  - "The avulsion of a limb during an accident was a traumatic experience."
  - "He underwent surgery to repair the avulsed tendon."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with avulsion
resolution , devolution , revolution

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Variants

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avulsion , avulsions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'avellere,' meaning 'to draw off,' 'to pull away.'

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Trivia

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1. Avulsion is not limited to humans and can occur in animals as well.

2. Avulsion injuries can lead to complications such as infections, blood loss, and nerve damage.

3. Avulsion can also occur in non-living things, like a tree being uprooted from the ground or a piece of ice breaking off from a glacier.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amputation: Both avulsion and amputation involve the removal of body parts, but amputation is a deliberate and planned surgical procedure, while avulsion is often a traumatic and unplanned occurrence.

2. Laceration: Laceration refers to a tear or a wound in a body part, while avulsion involves the complete tearing away of a part from its original location.

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Culture

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Avulsion has been a significant medical term, especially in the context of injuries, surgeries, and reattachment procedures.

How to Memorize "avulsion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree being uprooted from the ground, or a limb being torn off during an accident, to understand the concept of avulsion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'avulsion' with the idea of something being torn away forcefully.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'A' in avulsion stands for 'Away' or 'Attachment' being torn 'U'p and 'L'ifted 'S'uddenly.

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