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 skin can split, and the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply can be injured, leading to abrasions, lacerations, fractures and even nerve damage, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, a nationwide network of veterinary clinics including in Dallas.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
The dog, now named Frankie, was rushed to a local veterinary hospital to treat the laceration, which was so severe that his underlying tissue could be seen through the wound.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Police are investigating two Oakland homicides after a man was shot to death Saturday morning in Lakeside Park and another man died of multiple lacerations in his residence Friday night, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Norton doctors reported that the child had possible fractures to the jawbone and three areas of the skull, trauma to the nose and mouth, lacerations above both eyes, severe anemia from blood loss, probable blood inside the skull and indications of a liver injury.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
The dog, now named Frankie, was rushed to a local veterinary hospital to treat the laceration, which was so severe that his underlying tissue could be seen through the wound.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Police are investigating two Oakland homicides after a man was shot to death Saturday morning in Lakeside Park and another man died of multiple lacerations in his residence Friday night, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Norton doctors reported that the child had possible fractures to the jawbone and three areas of the skull, trauma to the nose and mouth, lacerations above both eyes, severe anemia from blood loss, probable blood inside the skull and indications of a liver injury.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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