laceration
noun
Pronunciation: ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən
Definition
A jagged cut or tear in the skin or flesh, typically caused by a sharp or blunt object.
Examples
The emergency room doctor cleaned the laceration before applying sutures.
He suffered a deep laceration to his forehead during the contact sport match.
The glass bottle shattered, leaving a nasty laceration on her palm.
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