avulsion

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

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

   “Immediately observable were avulsion of several teeth and extensive lacerations and bruising to the face.”

2. isim An abrupt change in the course of a river, typically from one channel to another.
3. isim 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.