perforate

per·fo·rate (pûrf-rt)

v.

1. To make a hole or holes in, as from injury, disease, or medical procedure.

2. To pass into or through (a body structure or tissue).

adj. (pûrfr-t, -f-rt)

Having been perforated.

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perforate

Etymology: L, perforare, to pierce

1  v, [pur′fôrāt] to pierce, punch, puncture, or otherwise make a hole.

2  adj, [purfôrit] riddled with small holes.

3  adj, [pur′fôrit] (of the anus) having a normal opening; not imperforate. perforation, n.