laceration

noun

ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
Definition of lacerationnext
as in slit
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 laceration The ensuing head-on collision when his car drifted into an oncoming lane left Shanahan with broken bones, facial lacerations, a concussion and regrets. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The boy was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where he was treated for a laceration to the head and released, police said. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 She was admitted to Rhode Island Hospital with injuries that included bilateral internal carotid artery dissection, liver and spleen lacerations, multiple rib fractures, and a ruptured diaphragm. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 Joe Taunton said his wife suffered a severe leg injury and extensive internal injuries, including damage to her small and large intestines, liver lacerations and a ruptured diaphragm that caused one of her lungs to collapse. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laceration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
  1. slit
  2. tear
  3. gash
  4. injury
  5. fracture
Noun
  • The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The actress went strapless in a corseted leopard print Givenchy dress complete with a giant bow and a sultry thigh-high slit.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • Undrafted rookie Khalil Benson will be Patrick Mahomes’ starting left tackle this weekend, in Mahomes’ first game back after an ACL tear.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Mahomes is on target to start the season despite being just nine months removed from the ACL tear.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of tear
Noun
  • Penguins often twist their long necks to peck at gashes and pull out their own stitches, Pino said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Fifth Round - Romero 10-9 (Lopez 49-46) Romero opened a huge gash over Lopez’s eye with a left hook and then nearly dropped him with a right hand.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of gash
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  • That's the reality of life without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who was knocked out of this season-opening matchup with a right hip injury.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors said the wounded officer’s bullet-proof vest and a flashlight worn on his vest protected him from serious injuries.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of injury
Noun
  • Calcium and vitamin D are often supplemented together for bone health, but research shows mixed results on their effectiveness in improving bone mineral density or reducing fracture risk.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The structure also remained buoyant after cracking, damage at key connections and the fracture of an entire lattice layer.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fracture

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