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laceration

The correct spelling is laceration.

How to pronounce laceration

noun

IPA: /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/

Say it like: Las-era-sho-n

The correct spelling is laceration. An irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue. For example: "The doctor sewed up the laceration in his arm."

Usage Examples

The doctor sewed up the laceration in his arm.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue.
  2. 2.The act of lacerating or tearing.

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