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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Once on the ground, Aristide punched and kicked the victim, who sustained minor bruising and a small laceration to the right side of the neck.
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Mauricio Maldonado, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Seven officers sustained injuries from minor burns to lacerations and were treated at the hospital, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in an update.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The complaints included impact and laceration injuries that required medical attention.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Eight officers were treated for minor injuries — including burns and at least one head laceration — after the blast, and all of the people who were inside the building have been accounted for, though several were taken to a hospital, police said.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mauricio Maldonado, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Seven officers sustained injuries from minor burns to lacerations and were treated at the hospital, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in an update.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The complaints included impact and laceration injuries that required medical attention.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Eight officers were treated for minor injuries — including burns and at least one head laceration — after the blast, and all of the people who were inside the building have been accounted for, though several were taken to a hospital, police said.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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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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