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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Small fragments can cause laceration and punctures to digestive organs, such as the esophagus, stomach or intestines while metallic particles can become lodged in a person's throat and airways.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The teenage victim required staples for the laceration and treatment for his arm injury, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Butler, who had a laceration on her head that may have been caused by a stun gun, was most likely dead when she was placed in the freezer and buried, according to the medical examiner.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services told CNN that the patients’ injuries included a serious head injury, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The teenage victim required staples for the laceration and treatment for his arm injury, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Butler, who had a laceration on her head that may have been caused by a stun gun, was most likely dead when she was placed in the freezer and buried, according to the medical examiner.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services told CNN that the patients’ injuries included a serious head injury, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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