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 girl and her brother, who is under age 10 and had a laceration wound, were taken to Children’s Mercy.
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Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2024
He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening lacerations, according to Aaron Jenkins, the deputy chief of Volusia County Beach Safety.
—Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 July 2024
Officials said the boy was treated on scene and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening lacerations.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 8 July 2024
The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics for a small laceration to the head, and refused further medical help, police said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2024
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Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2024
He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening lacerations, according to Aaron Jenkins, the deputy chief of Volusia County Beach Safety.
—Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 July 2024
Officials said the boy was treated on scene and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening lacerations.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 8 July 2024
The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics for a small laceration to the head, and refused further medical help, police said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2024
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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