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 injuries ranged from minor pain to serious fractures and lacerations, police said.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
At that time, the shark bit his left foot, causing lacerations.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 July 2025
There were no bruises or abrasions to explain the broken bones and internal lacerations.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 19 July 2025
The girl who fell was awake and responsive after the fall but suffered multiple bone fractures and lacerations, said Denver Fire Department Capt. Dan Wilson.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
At that time, the shark bit his left foot, causing lacerations.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 July 2025
There were no bruises or abrasions to explain the broken bones and internal lacerations.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 19 July 2025
The girl who fell was awake and responsive after the fall but suffered multiple bone fractures and lacerations, said Denver Fire Department Capt. Dan Wilson.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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