laceration
Example Sentences
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A fall on Thursday left the racer with a broken nose, lacerations on his cheek and a badly bruised left eye, as well as a sore leg.
From Barron's
According to Warner, first responders found that Civik had lacerations on his legs, but he made the decision to take himself to the nearby hospital.
From Los Angeles Times
"He had a small laceration to his beak and one just on the left side of his body - but other than that, he was pretty much absolutely fine," she said.
From BBC
Surf Life Saving NSW said the man had suffered lacerations to the thigh.
From BBC
Tole spent two days in the hospital after suffering a deep laceration on his left cheek that his attorney said affected his ability to speak.
From Los Angeles Times
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