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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The victim suffered several lacerations and was transported to an area hospital for treatment, BPD said.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
During an argument, a man struck the victim and strangled her, causing lacerations and bruising on her neck.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
Both officers suffered lacerations from the glass fragments of the patrol vehicle’s windshield.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Instead of running away, the mountain lion charged Wyatt and bit his face, causing severe lacerations while Taylen tried beating on the lion.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
During an argument, a man struck the victim and strangled her, causing lacerations and bruising on her neck.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
Both officers suffered lacerations from the glass fragments of the patrol vehicle’s windshield.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Instead of running away, the mountain lion charged Wyatt and bit his face, causing severe lacerations while Taylen tried beating on the lion.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for laceration
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 5 Oct. 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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