plural lacerations
1
: a deep cut or tear of the flesh
She suffered lacerations on her legs.
2
: the act of cutting or tearing flesh
The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/laceration. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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