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avulsion [ə′vəl·shən] (hydrology) A sudden change in the course of a stream by which a portion of land is cut off, as where a stream cuts across and forms an oxbow. (medicine) Tearing one part away from the other, either by trauma or surgery. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 5-cm retraction; a superior labral anterior-to-posterior (SLAP) tear, which indicated that the biceps tendon might be totally avulsed from its origin; and a tear of the anterior inferior labrum. Computed tomography (CT) confirmed the presence of a bony mass in the nasopharynx and demonstrated a partially avulsed left middle turbinate (figure 2). For an avulsed permanent tooth, dentist Michael Bloss says to grasp it by the crown, gently rinse it with water, reinsert it into the socket, and instruct your child to bite down on a wad of gauze or cloth until you get to the dental office or emergency room. |
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