laceration
word
Definition
A laceration is a deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh, usually caused by something sharp or rough.
Usage & Nuances
"Laceration" is a formal medical term, most often used in hospitals or by healthcare professionals. It describes more serious, jagged wounds compared to clean cuts ('incisions'). Not used for minor scrapes or bruises.
Spanish: laceraciónPortuguese (BR): laceraçãoPortuguese (PT): laceraçãoChinese (Simplified): 撕裂伤Chinese (Traditional): 撕裂傷Hindi: फ़टना (घाव)Arabic: تمزق (جرح)Bengali: ক্ষত - ছেঁড়া রক্তাক্ত কাটাRussian: рваная ранаJapanese: 裂傷（れっしょう）Vietnamese: vết ráchKorean: 열상Turkish: yırtık yaraUrdu: زخم چیرنا - گہرا کٹIndonesian: luka robek
Example Sentences
The doctor cleaned the laceration on his arm.
basic
She got a laceration from broken glass.
basic
A deep laceration needs stitches.
basic
The nurse said the laceration would leave a scar.
natural
After the accident, he was treated for a large laceration on his forehead.
natural
Kids often confuse a scrape with a laceration, but they’re not the same.
natural