Definition
detrusion
noun
- the act of thrusting down or pushing away; the state of being thrust down
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- The detrusion of the piston forces air out of the cylinder.
- The geologist studied the detrusion of rock layers during the tectonic event.
- Detrusion of the shoulder blade can cause discomfort in athletes.
- The engineer designed the mechanism to prevent detrusion of the valve.
- Medical texts describe the detrusion of organs during certain surgical procedures.