laceration

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/læsəˈɹeɪʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

An irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue.“The doctor sewed up the laceration in his arm.”
The act of lacerating or tearing.

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Synonyms

lac slash tearing wound flesh wound stab wound puncture overcut wounding splash blood blister blunt instrument stabwound lancing stab attaint

Associated

contusion suffocation stitches carotid anemone pulmonary penetrating artery breathe forehead cheek lung

Rhymes

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation

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