pertusion

/ˈpɜːr.tʃu.ʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

A puncture or wound made by a sharp object; the act of piercing or thrusting into something

“The surgeon warned the patient of the risk of pertusion to the nearby organ.”

2. noun

A perforation or puncture in a bone, especially in the skull

“The MRI scan revealed a pertusion in the patient’s skull that required immediate surgery.”

Synonyms

  • penetration
  • perforation
  • puncture
  • wound

Antonyms

  • incision