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What is lacerations?

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This is a deep cut in the skin where it penetrates the muscle. the result of lacerating; a rough, jagged tear.

the act of lacerating.

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Webster's Unabridged says:

1 to tear jaggedly; mangle (something soft, as flesh)

2 to wound or hurt (someone's feelings, etc.) deeply; distress

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