Avulsion
Definition
Tearing away of tissue, leaving a flap or a gap. Avulsions convey information about the direction of force because tissue pulls away in the direction the force was applied.
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- Wound Terminology and Injury DocumentationTearing away of tissue, leaving a flap or a gap. Avulsions convey information about the direction of force because tissue pulls away in the direction the force...