laceration

American  

[las-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌlæs əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the result of lacerating; a rough, jagged tear.

2. the act of lacerating.

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Other Word Forms

• self-laceration noun

Etymology

Origin of laceration

First recorded in 1590–1600, laceration is from the Latin word lacerātiōn- (stem of lacerātiō ). See lacerate, -ion

Example Sentences

"He had a small laceration to his beak and one just on the left side of his body - but other than that, he was pretty much absolutely fine," she said.

From BBC

Surf Life Saving NSW said the man had suffered lacerations to the thigh.

From BBC

Tole spent two days in the hospital after suffering a deep laceration on his left cheek that his attorney said affected his ability to speak.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Scott was forced off after three minutes in a separate incident to Beirne's red with a "laceration on his leg".

From BBC

They had "lacerations on their hands, their feet," he says.

From BBC

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