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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If accidentally ingested, contaminants such as glass could cause dental damage, laceration of the mouth or throat, laceration or perforation of the intestine, and other serious injuries.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
His passenger, a 37-year-old man, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, also in fair condition with head lacerations, police said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
His passenger, a 37-year-old man, was taken to Northwestern in fair condition with head lacerations.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
There were double technicals called on Heat guard Tyler Herro and Durant in the first quarter after the two exchanged some heated words, and there was also an elbow from Rockets center Alperen Sengun that left Wiggins needing eight stitches to close a laceration in his mouth.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
His passenger, a 37-year-old man, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, also in fair condition with head lacerations, police said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
His passenger, a 37-year-old man, was taken to Northwestern in fair condition with head lacerations.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
There were double technicals called on Heat guard Tyler Herro and Durant in the first quarter after the two exchanged some heated words, and there was also an elbow from Rockets center Alperen Sengun that left Wiggins needing eight stitches to close a laceration in his mouth.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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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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