Laceration

[ las-uh-rey-shuh n ]

noun

  1. a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

Examples of laceration in a sentence:

  • After examining Jennifer’s hand from every angle, the nurse said that the laceration would heal by itself and that stitches were unnecessary
  • The umpire’s ugly laceration below his left eyebrow resulted from an irate pitcher who intentionally threw the ball at him.