Definition

A forcible removal or extraction of something, often referring to a part of the body.

Example

The surgeon performed an evulsion to remove the damaged tissue.

Conversation

Did you hear about that surgery where they performed an evulsion on the patient?

Yeah, I read about it! Sounds pretty intense.

I can't believe they would go through with such a drastic procedure.

Right? It must have been a serious situation to require an evulsion like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evulsion → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "vulsio" (from "vulsus", meaning to pull or tear). The word describes the act of pulling or tearing out something, often used in a medical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pulling out' ('e-' means out and 'vulsio' means to pull) to remember that evulsion refers to the act of tearing something out.

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