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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They were treated at the scene by medics for a minor laceration.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
The victim, who suffered a laceration, was transported by EMS to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Defense attorney Robert Alessi said that in addition to the two black eyes, there is a laceration to O’Keefe’s right eye — once again displayed in an autopsy photo in court.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
Since the February recall, the cooler maker has received 78 more reports of fingertip injuries, including 26 resulting in fingertip amputations, bone fractures or lacerations, according to the CPSC.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
The victim, who suffered a laceration, was transported by EMS to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Defense attorney Robert Alessi said that in addition to the two black eyes, there is a laceration to O’Keefe’s right eye — once again displayed in an autopsy photo in court.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
Since the February recall, the cooler maker has received 78 more reports of fingertip injuries, including 26 resulting in fingertip amputations, bone fractures or lacerations, according to the CPSC.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 21 Jun. 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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