laceration

lac-er-a-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.

  2. 2.

    The act of tearing or the state of being torn.

Forms

plural: lacerations

Related words

See also: lacerate, lacerated, lacerations, wound
Synonyms: cut, gash, tear, wound

Etymology

From Latin laceratio meaning "a tearing, mangling," from lacerare meaning "to tear."