perforation

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Perforation of a gastric ulcer having taken place, the septic germs, which were harmless whilst in the stomach, escape with the rest of the contents of the stomach into the general peritoneal cavity.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various

Himalayan flowering plant introduced in England about ten years ago.—2 illustrations The Perforation of Flowers.—What insects do to promote the propagation of plants by perforating the flowers in search of honey.—16 illustrations IV.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 841, February 13, 1892 by Various

Perforation is, fortunately, not a frequent accident in typhoid fever.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Perforation of the bowel is usually shown by a sudden sharp pain coming in paroxysms generally localized in the right lower side.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Perforation of the uterus may occur from the use of the sound in diseased conditions of the uterine walls.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various