perforation

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They showed that the previously accepted idea that azoles kill the pathogen cell by causing perforation of the outer cell membrane does not apply.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2024

The F.D.A. said the manufacturer of the device, Abiomed, should have notified the agency more than two years ago, when the company first posted an update on its website about the perforation risk.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

Perry had publicly revealed in his autobiography “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing” that he had a gastrointestinal perforation, and that could have led to long-term complications, Baden said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

James Pink, an associate solicitor for Irwin Mitchell acting for Ms Moseley-Brown, said the health board "failed to appropriately review"her, leading to the "traumatic" perforation.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2023

Thus, we have three distinct operations—first, the mechanical perforation of the holes; secondly, the charging and explosion of the mine; and thirdly, the clearing away of the debris.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.