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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The woman sustained a laceration to her face, and was transported to University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition, police said. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025 According to a GoFundMe set up on behalf of the family, Braxton — who was recently released from the hospital, according to Bring Me the News — sustained a ruptured eye, facial laceration and a torn ACL in the crash. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The youngster had lacerations and redness on his arm, and his neck was in pain, police said. John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025 There were injuries in the March case — bruises and abrasions to a wrist, laceration to an arm and rib injuries. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 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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Cite this Entry

“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 3 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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