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What is the noun for avulsion?

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avulsion
  1. The loss or separation of a body part, either by surgery or due to trauma
  2. An abrupt change in the course of a river, typically from one channel to another
  3. (hydrology) 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
  4. Examples:
    1. “The history and clinical picture of avulsion of the ischial apophysis closely mimics that of a hamstring injury.”
      “It is possible that avulsion fractures in which the ACL is avulsed from its femoral insertion occur mainly before skeletal maturity.”
      “Ohio Revised Code states that land lost by erosion but regained by avulsion, reverts ownership back to the upland property owner.”
avulsions
  1. plural of avulsion
  2. Examples:
    1. “Complete avulsions become more common with other activities, such as water skiing, dancing, weight lifting, and ice-skating.”
      “Tibial spine or posterior tibial avulsions may indicate cruciate compromise.”
      “Morphologic changes such as complete tears, avulsions or thickening were identified.”
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