root avulsion

root a·vul·sion

the tearing away of the anterior and posterior primary nerve roots from the spinal cord, as a result of severe traction; most often, the C5 through T1 roots are affected.

root a·vul·sion

(rūt ă-vŭlshŭn) Tearing away of anterior and posterior primary nerve roots from spinal cord, as a result of severe traction; most often, the C5 through T1 roots are affected.