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evulsion

noun
evul·​sion | \ i-ˈvÉ™l-shÉ™n How to pronounce evulsion (audio) \

Definition of evulsion

1 : extraction
2 : avulsion
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 This procedure is called a nail evulsion: First, the finger or toe is given a local numbing treatment. — Jessica Cruel, SELF, "What to Do When Your Fingernail Gets Bruised (or Falls Off)," 19 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of evulsion

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for evulsion

Latin evulsion-, evulsio, from evellere to pluck out, from e- + vellere to pluck — more at vulnerable

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evulsion

noun
evul·​sion | \ i-ˈvÉ™l-shÉ™n How to pronounce evulsion (audio) \

Medical Definition of evulsion

1 : the act of extracting forcibly : extraction evulsion of a tooth
2 : avulsion evulsion of the biceps tendon

Other Words from evulsion

evulse \ i-​ˈvÉ™ls How to pronounce evulse (audio) \ transitive verb evulsed; evulsing

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