Meaning of the word laceration in English

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laceration

US /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌlæs.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

Example:
The doctor treated the deep laceration on his arm.
He suffered multiple lacerations in the accident.
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