Avulse

/əˈvʌls/ verb

To pull or tear away forcibly; to separate or remove suddenly and violently.

From Latin 'avellere' (to pull away), composed of 'a-' (away) plus 'vellere' (to pull or pluck). The word entered English through medical and anatomical terminology.

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