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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She suffered lacerations on her legs. The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
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Bellin has visible bloody lacerations to her nose, face, hand and legs. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Sanchez was hospitalized with stab wounds to his upper right torso while Tole suffered a face laceration, according to a police affidavit. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Police said Sanchez was stabbed multiple times in his upper-right torso, while Tole had a large laceration on his left cheek that also required hospitalization. — Matt Schubert, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The ensuing head-on collision when his car drifted into an oncoming lane left Shanahan with broken bones, facial lacerations, a concussion and regrets. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 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 7 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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