perforation

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per·fo·ra·tion | \ ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of perforation

1 : the act or process of perforating

2a : a hole or pattern made by or as if by piercing or boring

b : one of the series of holes (as between rows of postage stamps) in a sheet that serve as an aid in separation

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an infection that can cause perforation of the intestine absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil

Recent Examples on the Web Those inserts, according to the women’s attorneys, said there was less than a 0.05 percent chance of infection, displacement of the device or perforation of organs. — Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2022 The navy straps perforation holes now come in varying sizes, which is a nod to the early Monaco models of the’70s. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2022 But experts say those other methods are less safe than D&E, posing serious health risks such as infection, uterine perforation or death. — Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2021 For example, a colonoscopy requires a preparation (mildly unpleasant and time-consuming), sedation (which can have side effects) and the procedure itself, which may have unexpected bad outcomes (such as a perforation). — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2021 Gummies are marked with a perforation so consumers can easily tear them into a smaller dose, if needed. — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2021 Dakota was euthanized Monday after being found to have a perforation in his gastrointestinal tract, said Jared Bednar, the zoo’s director of administration and creative. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2021 One of her concerns was a possible perforation requiring additional surgery and a temporary colostomy. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2021 The microfiber material gives for a perforation style of design to keep your hands moving well. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 15 June 2021 See More

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11 May 2022

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perforation

noun

per·fo·ra·tion | \ ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən

Medical Definition of perforation

1 : the act or process of perforating specifically : the penetration of a body part through accident or disease spontaneous perforation of the sigmoid colon in the presence of diverticulosis — Journal of the American Medical Association

2a : a rupture in a body part caused especially by accident or disease

b : a natural opening in an organ or body part