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Laceration

/lˌæsəˈreɪʃən/
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(noun) An irregular open wound to soft tissue.

Sami has got a deep laceration by his ribs.
Sami has a large laceration in his ribs.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor cleaned the deep ____ on his arm and then closed it with several small stitches this morning.

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