evulsion

noun

evul·​sion i-ˈvəl-shən 

1

: extraction

2

: avulsion

Examples of evulsion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This procedure is called a nail evulsion: First, the finger or toe is given a local numbing treatment. —Jessica Cruel, SELF, 19 Jan. 2018

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

evulsion

noun

evul·​sion i-ˈvəl-shən 

1

: the act of extracting forcibly : extraction

evulsion of a tooth

2

: avulsion

evulsion of the biceps tendon

evulse

i-ˈvəls 

transitive verb

evulsed; evulsing