Definition

A jagged or torn wound that breaks the skin.

Example

The doctor treated the laceration on his arm with stitches.

Conversation

I heard you got a pretty bad laceration while hiking.

Yeah, I slipped on some rocks and it was a deep cut.

Ouch! Did you have to get stitches for the laceration?

Fortunately, no. It healed up pretty well on its own.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laceration → It is formed from "lacerare" (meaning to tear) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "laceration" refers to the action or process of tearing, typically used to describe a deep cut or wound.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'lacerate,' which means to tear, and remember that 'laceration' is the process of tearing, often resulting in a wound.

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