Meaning of avulsion | Babel Free
Definitions
- The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma.
- An abrupt change in the course of a river, typically from one channel to another.
- 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.
Equivalents
Examples
“Immediately observable were avulsion of several teeth and extensive lacerations and bruising to the face⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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