laceration

• Sustantivo que designa una herida producida por un desgarro o corte profundo en la piel o la carne, generalmente causada por un objeto afilado o un impacto.

A noun referring to a deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh, typically caused by a sharp object or impact.

1. B2formalmedical

   A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object.

   Laceración

   • The doctor stitched the laceration on his arm.
   • She suffered a deep laceration from broken glass.
   • The laceration required immediate medical attention.

   Sinónimoscutgashinjurylesionripslashtearwound

2. Torn tissueB2formalmedical

   A wound where the tissue is torn, not cut cleanly.

   Herida por desgarro

   • The laceration on his leg was jagged and irregular.
   • The surgeon repaired the laceration in the muscle.
   • A laceration can cause significant bleeding if not treated.

   Sinónimosgashrentriptear