laceration
Translation
laceration, gash, cut
Examples
He suffered a deep laceration to his leg.
He suffered a deep laceration to his leg.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) laceration ((to sth.)) A cut to a body part. He suffered a laceration to his arm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cut, gash, wound, tear
Etymology
From Latin 'lacerare' (to tear, mangle). The '-ation' suffix denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
A more formal or medical term for a bad cut. Think 'a laceration on a later occasion'.