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evulsion definition

evul·sion (ē vul′s̸hən)

noun

a pulling out by force, or uprooting

Etymology: ME evulsioun < evulsio < pp. of evellere, to pull out < e-, out + vellere, to pluck < IE base *wel-, to tear, injure > OE wæl, slaughter

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