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laceration

[ las-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the result of lacerating; a rough, jagged tear.
  2. the act of lacerating.


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Other Word Forms

  • -e·tDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of laceration1

First recorded in 1590–1600, laceration is from the Latin word پō- (stem of پō ). See lacerate, -ion
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Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water has been recalled "due to laceration hazard," as announced in a recall last week, which applies to over 60,000 bottles.

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The deputy suffered a non-life-threatening 1-inch laceration to her neck, was transported to a hospital and later released, department spokesperson Matthew Parrish said.

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A 35 year-old woman suffered a serious knife wound to her neck and lacerations to her head and face.

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Palace's French striker was given oxygen before being taken to an ambulance and needed 25 stitches for a severe laceration to his left ear.

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Mrs Parker was found unresponsive, lying on the bed in her bedroom with a crossbow bolt in her hand and shoulder as well as a large laceration to her neck.

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