Laceration (Noun)
Meaning 1
A torn ragged wound.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor carefully cleaned and bandaged the laceration on the patient's knee, which was caused by a nasty fall on the pavement.
- After the accident, the victim was rushed to the emergency room with a severe laceration on her forehead that required stitches.
- The laceration on the football player's leg was so deep that it exposed the underlying muscle tissue and required immediate surgery.
- The hiker's laceration on her arm was inflicted by a sharp branch that snapped back and struck her as she pushed her way through the dense underbrush.
- The surgeon carefully closed the laceration on the child's hand with sutures, making sure to minimize scarring and promote proper healing.