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 friend found blood inside and called police, who arrived around 4:30 a.m. and found Chrisman’s body with a severe laceration.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
The sheriff’s office noted that the dog, a 2-year-old pit bull, sustained two lacerations between 2 and 3 inches long, near his backside.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
To accommodate a liner, size up your main insulating glove by one.
Liner gloves aren’t very effective against wind, precipitation, impacts, abrasion, or lacerations.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Detectives immediately noticed Kayden had multiple bruises, lacerations, scabs and what appeared to be small burn marks on his face and body.
—Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2025
The sheriff’s office noted that the dog, a 2-year-old pit bull, sustained two lacerations between 2 and 3 inches long, near his backside.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
To accommodate a liner, size up your main insulating glove by one.
Liner gloves aren’t very effective against wind, precipitation, impacts, abrasion, or lacerations.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Detectives immediately noticed Kayden had multiple bruises, lacerations, scabs and what appeared to be small burn marks on his face and body.
—Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 15 Jan. 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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