laceration
noun/ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,224 most common English word
Meaning
A deep, jagged cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
Example sentence
The doctor carefully cleaned the laceration on his arm before applying bandages.
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