Word
lacerations
Phoneticslac·er·a·tions, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɫæsɝˈeɪʃənz/
UK/lˌæsəɹˈeɪʃənz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. deep cuts or tears in your skin, usually from a sharp object or a hard hit. Doctors use this word for serious cuts that may need stitches.
n. deep, jagged cuts or tears in skin or soft tissue, typically caused by sharp objects or blunt force. Often distinguished from clean incisions by irregular edges and greater tissue damage.
Examples
“The nurse cleans the lacerations on his arm.”
“After the bike crash, doctors treated the lacerations on her knee and elbow.”
“Despite multiple lacerations sustained during the rescue, the firefighter refused treatment until all residents were evacuated from the building.”
Examples
simple
“The nurse cleans the lacerations on his arm.”
contextual
“After the bike crash, doctors treated the lacerations on her knee and elbow.”
complex
“Despite multiple lacerations sustained during the rescue, the firefighter refused treatment until all residents were evacuated from the building.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “lacerations” in context.
Verb
01. die from lacerations
“The victim nearly died from lacerations to a major artery.”
verb + prep + noun
02. inflict lacerations
“Shrapnel can inflict lacerations that require immediate surgical care.”
verb + noun
03. lacerations bleed
“Scalp lacerations bleed heavily and can look worse than they are.”
noun + verb
04. lacerations heal
“Most minor lacerations heal within two weeks with proper care.”
noun + verb
05. recover from lacerations
“It took weeks for the cyclist to recover from lacerations.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. deep lacerations
“Paramedics bandaged the deep lacerations to stop the bleeding.”
adj + noun
07. extensive lacerations
“Doctors treated his extensive lacerations after the industrial accident.”
adj + noun
08. facial lacerations
“The boxer needed plastic surgery for facial lacerations after the bout.”
adj + noun
09. multiple lacerations
“She sustained multiple lacerations to her arms from the shattered glass.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. closure of lacerations
“Tissue adhesive is now widely used for closure of lacerations.”
noun + prep + noun
11. clean and dress lacerations
“The nurse cleaned and dressed lacerations to prevent infection.”
12. lacerations requiring urgent treatment
“He was admitted with lacerations requiring urgent treatment.”
Real-World Examples
“The militants broke four vertebrae and a rip, ripped open her finger so it required surgery and left her with lacerations across her body.” “She was able to get a nearby knife and used it to stab the dog to get it to stop, but not before sustaining multiple lacerations on her arms, back, and torso.” “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.” “When SS soldiers whipped imprisoned women, she cleaned the painful lacerations.” 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
- C1 · Advanced
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