avulsion Meaning of "avulsion"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an abrupt change in the course of a stream that forms the boundary between two parcels of land resulting in the loss of part of the land of one landowner and a consequent increase in the land of another
  2. (n) a forcible tearing or surgical separation of one body part from another

Usage(s):

  • That inflammation may well result from the partial avulsion, or tearing away, of the ligaments and tendons from their bony moorings.

Quotes

  1. "Last year, when he had that avulsion, we didn't run him out there when we probably could have, because we didn't think it made sense," Francona said before Tuesday's 4-3 win over the New York Mets. "So, with something like this, we'll do the...
    on Mar 11, 2008 By: Terry Francona Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "It can't be any more painful than it was yesterday," said Garciaparra. "I have an avulsion of the tendon. Basically, I ruptured the tendon off the bone. There's a few tendons that go along your groin area. There's three major muscles and one...
    on Apr 20, 2005 By: Nomar Garciaparra Source: KTVU.com

  3. "Prior Florida cases suggest the state has the right to fill in submerged land, and that an avulsion created by the state is no different from any other avulsion," Scalia said in delivering the majority opinion.
    on Jun 17, 2010 By: Antonin Scalia Source: CNN International

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