avulse

verb \ə-ˈvəls\

avulsedavuls·ing

Definition of AVULSE

transitive verb

: to separate by avulsion

Latin avulsus, past participle of avellere to tear off, from ab- + vellere to pluck — more at vulnerable

First Known Use: circa 1765

Medical Dictionary

transitive verb \ə-ˈvəls\

avulsedavuls·ing

: to separate by avulsion <an avulsed ligament>

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