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laceration

[las-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌlæs əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Tole suffered a laceration on his left cheek and was taken to a different hospital than Sanchez, the affidavit said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

When I first met Amy in the emergency room, she had a minor laceration on her finger.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2025

Court coordinator Andy Flack said Ms Hempstead was taken to Southend Hospital for treatment after being found by police with a "laceration to her upper limb" on 29 July.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

In Friday’s game, Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon suffered a laceration on his hand that required stitches.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

He said he told her if the laceration wasn’t too deep he would be grateful if she treated it.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou