laceration — a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The chef's laceration from the knife required five stitches and a new respect for sharp objects.
- After examining the laceration, the emergency room doctor decided surgery was necessary.
- His ego suffered a deeper laceration than his knee when he tripped in front of his crush.
laceration
NOUN[/ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/]
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Deep torn wound in flesh
Healing laceration through generation and preparation
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin lacerare, meaning 'to tear or rend,' which has been used as a medical term since ancient Roman times to describe wounds caused by tearing or jagged injury.
Breakdown
lacerate (from Latin lacerare, 'to tear') + -tion (noun-forming suffix denoting an action or process), literally meaning 'the act of tearing.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's laceration from the knife required five stitches and a new respect for sharp objects.”
“After examining the laceration, the emergency room doctor decided surgery was necessary.”
“His ego suffered a deeper laceration than his knee when he tripped in front of his crush.”
“The athlete's laceration healed quickly thanks to proper medical care.”
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