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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Miller was honored along with Chesterton Police Officer Cole Foster and Porter Police Officer with Life Saving Awards for their first aid efforts in helping a man who sustained a severe laceration on his right forearm during a disturbance on Grant Avenue on June 4.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
After missing four straight games because of a right elbow contusion/laceration, Jovic has returned to produce an encouraging three-game stretch following his rough start to the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
According to the arrest report, the victim suffered lacerations to his shoulders and palm and was taken to a hospital to get stitches.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
The petition states that her husband threw kitchen tongs that hit her arm, which caused a laceration and bruising on Christmas Eve.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Dec. 2025
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
After missing four straight games because of a right elbow contusion/laceration, Jovic has returned to produce an encouraging three-game stretch following his rough start to the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
According to the arrest report, the victim suffered lacerations to his shoulders and palm and was taken to a hospital to get stitches.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
The petition states that her husband threw kitchen tongs that hit her arm, which caused a laceration and bruising on Christmas Eve.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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