perforation
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perforation
[per″fo-ra´shun]a hole or break in the containing walls or membranes of an organ or structure of the body. Perforation occurs when erosion, infection, or other factors create a weak spot in the organ and internal pressure causes a rupture. It also may result from a deep penetrating wound caused by trauma.
per·fo·ra·tion
(per'fō-rā'shŭn),Abnormal opening in a hollow organ or viscus.
Synonym(s): tresis
[see perforated]
perforation
Medtalk An abnormal transmural defect in a hollow organ. See Intestinal perforation.per·fo·ra·tion
(pĕr'fŏr-ā'shŭn)perforation
A hole through the full thickness of the wall of an organ or tissue made by disease, injury or deliberate surgical act.Perforation
A hole.
Mentioned in: Otitis Media, Peritonitis
per·fo·ra·tion
(pĕr'fŏr-ā'shŭn)Abnormal opening in a hollow organ or viscus.
Synonym(s): tresis.
Synonym(s): tresis.