lacerations

plural of laceration
as in slits
a long deep cut the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

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Recent Examples of lacerations Gabe was airlifted by helicopter to treat his various injuries, including multiple skull fractures, a bruise on his brain and three lacerations. Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 The victim suffered several lacerations and was transported to an area hospital for treatment, BPD said. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024 New members suffered injuries that included lacerations, scrapes, bruises and one member being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024

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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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