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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Honolulu Emergency Medical Services told CNN that the patients’ injuries included a serious head injury, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness.
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Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
State troopers recently responded to a residence on Center Street on the report of a male peeping through a window and found a woman receiving medical attention for a hand laceration, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
The man was taken to a facility at the stadium to be treated for lacerations to his face, according to the video and sheriff's officials.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Some of the most common Halloween injuries include lacerations, fractures and burns while decorating.
—Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
State troopers recently responded to a residence on Center Street on the report of a male peeping through a window and found a woman receiving medical attention for a hand laceration, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
The man was taken to a facility at the stadium to be treated for lacerations to his face, according to the video and sheriff's officials.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Some of the most common Halloween injuries include lacerations, fractures and burns while decorating.
—Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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