laceration
noun
lac·er·a·tion
ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of lacerating
2
: a torn and ragged wound
Examples of laceration in a Sentence
She suffered lacerations on her legs.
The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
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Gabe was airlifted by helicopter to treat his various injuries, including multiple skull fractures, a bruise on his brain and three lacerations.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Milwaukee police Detective Joseph Newell testified that doctors at St. Joseph's described Zane as barely conscious, with bruising and lacerations on his face.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2024
After sitting out their three games in the California Classic nursing a left knee laceration, Tidjane Salaün came off the bench against New York and showcased some of the length and athleticism that had the Hornets salivating enough to pick him sixth overall in last month’s NBA Draft.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2024
The fatality occurred after several other incidents at the same facility, including a worker who suffered an arm amputation, another worker who suffered laceration injuries and a worker who was exposed to a thermal burn hazard.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Milwaukee police Detective Joseph Newell testified that doctors at St. Joseph's described Zane as barely conscious, with bruising and lacerations on his face.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2024
After sitting out their three games in the California Classic nursing a left knee laceration, Tidjane Salaün came off the bench against New York and showcased some of the length and athleticism that had the Hornets salivating enough to pick him sixth overall in last month’s NBA Draft.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2024
The fatality occurred after several other incidents at the same facility, including a worker who suffered an arm amputation, another worker who suffered laceration injuries and a worker who was exposed to a thermal burn hazard.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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laceration
noun
lac·er·a·tion
ˌlas-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: an act or instance of lacerating
2
: a torn and ragged wound
Medical Definition
laceration
noun
lac·er·a·tion
ˌlas-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act of lacerating
2
: a torn and ragged wound
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