noun
laceration
la-suh-RAY-shuhn
noun
1
A deep, jagged cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
"The doctor stitched up the laceration on his forehead."
How to Use Laceration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical term for a cut, especially one with torn, ragged edges rather than a clean slice.
When to use it
Mostly used in medical contexts rather than everyday speech.
Word Forms
lacerations plural
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The doctor stitched up the _____ on his forehead.