Word
laceration
Phoneticslac·er·a·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɫæsɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/lˌæsəɹˈeɪʃən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a deep cut or tear in your skin, usually from something sharp or rough.
n. a deep cut or tear in flesh or skin, typically with irregular edges caused by blunt force rather than a clean incision.
Examples
“The nurse cleans the laceration on his arm.”
“After the bike crash, the doctor stitched the laceration above her knee and gave her antibiotics.”
“The surgeon's report described a severe laceration across the forearm, its jagged margins suggesting impact with broken glass rather than a blade.”
Examples
simple
“The nurse cleans the laceration on his arm.”
contextual
“After the bike crash, the doctor stitched the laceration above her knee and gave her antibiotics.”
complex
“The surgeon's report described a severe laceration across the forearm, its jagged margins suggesting impact with broken glass rather than a blade.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “laceration” in context.
Verb
01. clean laceration
“Nurses cleaned the laceration thoroughly to prevent infection.”
verb + noun
02. laceration bleeds
“The laceration bled heavily until pressure was applied to the wound.”
noun + verb
03. laceration heals
“The laceration healed cleanly and left only a faint scar.”
noun + verb
04. recover from laceration
“She recovered from the laceration within two weeks without complications.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
05. deep laceration
“The fall left a deep laceration on his shin that needed urgent treatment.”
adj + noun
06. facial laceration
“The airbag prevented a serious facial laceration during the collision.”
adj + noun
07. jagged laceration
“Broken glass caused a jagged laceration across her palm.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. closure of laceration
“Closure of the laceration was achieved with adhesive strips.”
noun + prep + noun
09. repair of laceration
“Prompt repair of the laceration minimised scarring and blood loss.”
noun + prep + noun
10. apply pressure to the laceration
“Apply pressure to the laceration with a clean cloth to stop bleeding.”
11. clean and dress the laceration
“The nurse cleaned and dressed the laceration before discharging the patient.”
12. close the laceration with stitches
“The doctor closed the laceration with stitches under local anaesthetic.”
Real-World Examples
“USA Hockey is mandating neck laceration protection for all players under the age of 18, the latest development in the wake of the death of a player in England from a skate cut to the neck.” “To date, there have been 34 reports of the trimmers starting unexpectedly in the U.S., including eight reports of lacerations that required stitches, the agency said.” “The laceration goes all the way down to the bone, so it's pretty severe.” “Hill broke multiple bones, including her spine and pelvis, and was left with a grade three laceration in her liver that caused heavy blood loss after the crash into a wall of ice during a training session in Switzerland in January 2023.” Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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