laceration

[las-uh-rey-shuhn]

noun

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

2. the act of lacerating.

Other Word Forms

• self-laceration noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of laceration¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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One of those arrested resisted, causing two agents to suffer lacerations and bruises, according to Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

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She said preliminary investigations suggested Mr Silcox died "due to a traumatic brain injury due to a fall, skull fractures and skull lacerations".

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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.

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

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