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Laceration

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.

Example sentence 1: The surgeon stitched up the laceration on the patient's arm.

Example sentence 2: The laceration on his forehead required immediate medical attention.

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Lacerate

Part of speech: Verb

Sense 1: To cut or tear deeply or roughly.

Example sentence 1: The broken glass lacerated his hand when he picked it up.

Example sentence 2: She screamed in pain as the thorny bush lacerated her leg.

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