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lacerations

/læsəˈreɪʃənz/

NOUN

1. Irregular open wounds

Cuts or tears in the skin or soft body tissue, typically producing irregular wound edges as a result of blunt impact, sharp objects, or traumatic injury.

1.1. Physical injuries and skin wounds

Refers to multiple cuts, tears, or open wounds affecting the skin or underlying soft tissue, often resulting from accidents, sharp objects, or physical trauma.

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Examples

  • The athlete sustained multiple painful lacerations during the intense match.
  • The accident victims were rushed to the emergency room with various lacerations.
  • The sharp shards of glass caused deep and jagged lacerations on her hands.
  • The surgeon carefully stitched up the patient's lacerations after the procedure.
  • The hiker's first aid kit was essential for treating the minor lacerations sustained during the wilderness trek.

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1.2. Scrapes and superficial skin damage

Refers to relatively superficial injuries involving scraped, scratched, or grazed skin, generally affecting the outer layers of tissue rather than producing deep wounds.

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Examples

  • The child suffered several minor lacerations after falling on the rough pavement.
  • The veterinarian cleaned the small lacerations on the animal's paws.

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  • friction
  • skin irritation
  • scabs
  • inflammation
  • surface damage

1.3. Deep cuts and extensive tissue damage

Describes substantial tears or cuts in flesh and soft tissue that produce significant openings, irregular edges, and potentially serious bleeding.

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Examples

  • The accident left the victim with several deep lacerations across his arms.
  • The emergency surgeon treated the extensive lacerations caused by the accident.

Related Words

  • hemorrhage
  • tissue rupture
  • deep wound
  • penetrating injury
  • traumatic injury
  • surgical wound

NOUN

2. The acts of tearing or cutting

Instances or processes of tearing, ripping, cutting, or splitting something through physical force or the use of a sharp instrument.

2.1. Cutting and tearing materials

Refers to physical damage involving the creation of cuts, cracks, splits, or irregular openings in materials, surfaces, or objects.

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Examples

  • The sharp machinery produced several lacerations in the protective material.
  • The impact caused multiple lacerations along the surface of the damaged structure.

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