laceration
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“I’m concurring with our forensic pathologist that the laceration is the cause of death, but that has nothing to do with my stance on immunization.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
One firefighter suffered a laceration injury and was taken to a hospital in stable condition, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
When I first met Amy in the emergency room, she had a minor laceration on her finger.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2025
In Friday’s game, Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon suffered a laceration on his hand that required stitches.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
The nurse at Jamison puts a bandage over the laceration and asks me to hold an icy compress on my wound, which I do.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Cordido suffered lacerations and is being cared for by a neighbor who is a nurse and visits him daily.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
Two officers were treated for lacerations, according to city officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
His security guard said he suffered back injuries as well as lacerations and contusions.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025
Sutter said the men, who are still hospitalized, have “broken bones, lacerations and abrasions” but are in stable condition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2024
He stepped on his switch and said, “There are two lacerations of the myocardium; a one-point-five-centimeter laceration in the right ventricle and a one-point-eight-centimeter laceration penetrating the left ventricle.”
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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