laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
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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In the next, Lopez displayed the full impact of the injury, which included a bruise on her right cheek and small laceration to the bridge of her nose. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 May 2025 The incident left Mittens with a laceration on her head, and prompted immediate action by law enforcement and animal welfare officials. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 The toddlers had suffered puncture wounds and lacerations to their arms and legs, while an 18-year-old woman also had a minor injury to her arm, the release stated. Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 May 2025 The victim suffered lacerations to the face, neck and wrist. Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for laceration

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laceration was in 1598

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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

laceration

noun
lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌlas-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
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 How to pronounce laceration (audio)
1
: the act of lacerating
2
: a torn and ragged wound

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