laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
Synonyms of lacerationnext
1
: the act of lacerating
2
: a torn and ragged wound

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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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Joe Taunton said his wife suffered a severe leg injury and extensive internal injuries, including damage to her small and large intestines, liver lacerations and a ruptured diaphragm that caused one of her lungs to collapse. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 The primary cause of death was a laceration of the spleen, though measles antibodies were found in postmortem testing. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Police say the attack left the woman with a laceration on her lip, a contusion around her nose and an abrasion on her neck. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 The victim suffered multiple injuries, including lacerations and bruises. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laceration

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of laceration was in 1598

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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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laceration

noun
lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌlas-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
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 How to pronounce laceration (audio)
1
: the act of lacerating
2
: a torn and ragged wound

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