Definition of Perforation. Meaning of Perforation. Synonyms of Perforation

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Definition of Perforation

Perforation
Perforation Per`fo*ra"tion, n. [Cf. F. perforation.] 1. The act of perforating, or of boring or piercing through. --Bacon. 2. A hole made by boring or piercing; an aperture. ``Slender perforations.' --Sir T. Browne.

Meaning of Perforation from wikipedia

- A perforation is a small hole in a thin material or web. There is usually more than one perforation in an organized fashion, where all of the holes collectively...
- Gastrointestinal perforation, also known as gastrointestinal rupture, is a hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract...
- Film perforations, also known as perfs and sprocket holes, are the holes placed in the film stock during manufacturing and used for transporting (by sprockets...
- Uterine perforation is a potential complication of any intrauterine procedure. It may be ****ociated with injury to surrounding blood vessels or viscera...
- A perforated eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation) is a prick in the eardrum. It can be caused by infection (otitis media), trauma, overpressure (loud...
- Corneal perforation is an anomaly in the cornea resulting from damage to the corneal surface. A corneal perforation means that the cornea has been penetrated...
- esophageal perforations, usually due to medical instrumentation such as an endoscopy or paraesophageal surgery. The 10% of esophageal perforations caused...
- Organ perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of a hollow organ in the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract in the case of gastrointestinal...
- A nasal septum perforation is a medical condition in which the nasal septum, the bony/cartilaginous wall dividing the nasal cavities, develops a hole...
- Look up perforation in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A perforation is a small hole in a thin material or web. Perforation may also refer to: A leaf...