laceration
Meaning: A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh, typically caused by a blunt or irregular object rather than a sharp blade.
In medical terminology, a laceration is distinguished from an incision (a clean cut made by a sharp instrument). Lacerations have jagged, irregular edges and are more prone to infection. They are common in accident and emergency departments and in forensic reports. Collocations include 'deep laceration,' 'scalp laceration,' and 'laceration repair.'
Examples
- The patient presented with a deep laceration to the forearm after falling through a glass door. 患者在摔穿玻璃门后出现前臂深度撕裂伤前来就诊。El paciente acudió con una laceración profunda en el antebrazo tras caer a través de una puerta de cristal.その患者はガラスのドアを突き破って転倒した後、前腕に深い裂傷を負って来院した。그 환자는 유리문을 뚫고 넘어진 후 전완부에 깊은 열상을 입고 내원했다.
- Scalp lacerations tend to bleed profusely because of the rich blood supply to the head. 头皮撕裂伤因头部血液供应丰富而往往出血量大。Las laceraciones del cuero cabelludo tienden a sangrar profusamente debido a la rica irrigación sanguínea de la cabeza.頭皮の裂傷は頭部への血液供給が豊富であるため、大量に出血する傾向がある。두피 열상은 두부로의 풍부한 혈액 공급으로 인해 대량 출혈하는 경향이 있다.
- The surgeon carefully cleaned the laceration before closing it with sutures to reduce the risk of infection. 外科医生在缝合撕裂伤之前仔细清洁了伤口以降低感染风险。El cirujano limpió cuidadosamente la laceración antes de cerrarla con sutura para reducir el riesgo de infección.外科医は感染リスクを軽減するため、裂傷を縫合する前に丁寧に洗浄した。외과 의사는 감염 위험을 줄이기 위해 열상을 봉합하기 전에 꼼꼼히 세척했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: medical, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin laceratio (a tearing), from lacerare (to tear, to mangle). Entered English in the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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