perforation
noun
per·fo·ra·tion
ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of perforating
2
a
: a hole or pattern made by or as if by piercing or boring
b
: one of the series of holes (as between rows of postage stamps) in a sheet that serve as an aid in separation
Examples of perforation in a Sentence
an infection that can cause perforation of the intestine
during the lesson the boy absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil
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Esophageal perforation: Although rare, severe cases can lead to perforation (a tear in the esophagus), which can cause severe and life-threatening infections.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
The film itself was very badly damaged; some of the perforations had been ripped and the footage was distractingly jumpy.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Uterine perforation: Very rarely, the IUD may puncture the uterine wall during insertion.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Bowel perforation can occur in the small or large intestine (colon).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
The film itself was very badly damaged; some of the perforations had been ripped and the footage was distractingly jumpy.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Uterine perforation: Very rarely, the IUD may puncture the uterine wall during insertion.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Bowel perforation can occur in the small or large intestine (colon).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for perforation
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“Perforation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perforation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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perforation
noun
per·fo·ra·tion
ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or process of perforating
2
: a hole, pattern, or series of holes made by perforating
Medical Definition
perforation
noun
per·fo·ra·tion
ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act or process of perforating
specifically
: the penetration of a body part through accident or disease
spontaneous perforation of the sigmoid colon in the presence of diverticulosis —The Journal of the American Medical Association
The Journal of the American Medical Association 2
a
: a rupture in a body part caused especially by accident or disease
b
: a natural opening in an organ or body part
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