First Known Use: circa 1765
Dictionary
avulse
verb \ə-ˈvəls\
avulsedavuls·ing
Definition of AVULSE
transitive verb
: to separate by avulsion
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Origin of AVULSE
Latin avulsus, past participle of avellere to tear off, from ab- + vellere to pluck — more at vulnerable
Medical Dictionary
avulse
transitive verb \ə-ˈvəls\
avulsedavuls·ing
Medical Definition of AVULSE
: to separate by avulsion <an avulsed ligament>
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