lacerations

plural of laceration
as in slits
a long deep cut the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

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Recent Examples of lacerations Detectives immediately noticed Kayden had multiple bruises, lacerations, scabs and what appeared to be small burn marks on his face and body. Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 Doing so can result in lacerations and even finger fractures. Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024 Medics rushed the shelter worker to Brookdale University Hospital with lacerations to his neck and abdomen. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024 Authorities said that a 9-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with lacerations to his leg; a 41-year-old female was taken to the hospital with a head injury; and a 49-year-old female was taken to the hospital with a leg injury. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024 Liner gloves aren’t very effective against wind, precipitation, impacts, abrasion, or lacerations. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024 Honolulu Emergency Medical Services told CNN that the patients’ injuries included a serious head injury, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness. Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024 The report showed that strains and contusions accounted for nearly 50 percent of all workplace injuries, which was followed by lacerations and sprains. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024 Gabe was airlifted by helicopter to treat his various injuries, including multiple skull fractures, a bruise on his brain and three lacerations. Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024

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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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