Definition of Laceration

an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue

Examples of Laceration in a sentence

Because the laceration was so deep and ugly, Dick was rushed to the emergency room by an ambulance.  🔊

Joe suffered a laceration to his right temple when he was tossed off of his bike.  🔊

After examining Jennifer’s hand from every angle, the nurse said that the laceration would heal by itself and that stitches were unnecessary.  🔊

Linda’s foot laceration was the result of a fall that occurred at her place of work, which explains why she sued her employer.  🔊

The umpire’s ugly laceration below his left eyebrow resulted from an irate pitcher who intentionally threw the ball at him.  🔊

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