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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The outlet reported that the other man involved in the incident suffered lacerations, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Another man was also injured alongside Sanchez in the incident, suffering lacerations.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The woman was left with lacerations and bruises to her face, head, legs and arms, according to court documents.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
He was also left with multiple fractures and a large back laceration.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Another man was also injured alongside Sanchez in the incident, suffering lacerations.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The woman was left with lacerations and bruises to her face, head, legs and arms, according to court documents.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
He was also left with multiple fractures and a large back laceration.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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 10 Oct. 2025.
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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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