lac·er·a·tion 
/ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/ noun
plural lac·er·a·tions /ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : a deep cut or tear of the flesh
▪ She suffered lacerations on her legs. 2 [noncount] : the act of cutting or tearing flesh
▪ The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
▪ She suffered lacerations on her legs.
▪ The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
