Laceraciones (en. Lacerations)

/laseɾaˈθiones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Skin lesion resulting from a deep cut or scratch.
The lacerations on his arm required stitches.
Las laceraciones en su brazo requerían puntos de sutura.
Damage or tearing of body tissues.
The medical report indicated multiple lacerations in the affected area.
El informe médico indicó múltiples laceraciones en la zona afectada.
Cuts or wounds that can be superficial or deep.
Lacerations were present after the traffic accident.
Se presentaron laceraciones tras el accidente de tráfico.

Etymology

From the Latin 'laceratio' meaning 'tear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lacerations on the skin
superficial wounds on the surface of the skin.
laceraciones en la piel
to suffer lacerations
to experience cuts or wounds on the body.
sufrir laceraciones
to heal lacerations
to carry out treatment to heal open wounds.
curar laceraciones

Related Words

to lacerate
to cut or injure something deeply.
lacerar
lesion
damage to an organism, especially in the tissues.
lesión
wound
deterioration of the physical integrity of a part of the body.
herida

Slang Meanings

Cuts that are sometimes caused by fights.
In the neighborhood, those were just some blows, without lacerations.
En el barrio, esos fueron solo unos golpes, sin laceraciones.
Wounds produced in street accidents.
The boy arrived with lacerations from the bike fall.
El chico llegó con laceraciones de la caída en bici.