rupture
/rˈʌptʃɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
state of being torn or burst open
Noun
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"
Noun
the act of making a sudden noisy break
Verb
separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"
More General Terms
break
breakage
breaking
breakup
detachment
disunite
divide
harm
hurt
injury
part
separate
separation
trauma
More Specific Terms
hernia
herniated disc
herniation
lacerate
pull
rend
rip
rip up
rive
ruptured intervertebral disc
schism
shred
slipped disc
tear up